Published date: 3 January 2017

This notice was replaced on 2 August 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 2 August 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£392,000

Procurement reference

DN215822

Published date

3 January 2017

Closing date

6 February 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Disabled Children and Therapy Service Vision
Some of the most vulnerable disabled children and young people in Cornwall are those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities. These children will be safeguarded and supported to achieve a better life for themselves and a brighter future. All disabled children and young people with disabilities are children first and have the same rights as others in their peer group to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, have access to economic well-being and able to make a positive contribution to their communities.

The Council wishes to re-commission services for providing short break sessions to develop life skills for disabled children and young people with Aspergers /ASD.The incumbent provider has consistently worked with:

Group for 7- 11 years
Approximately 50 disabled children and young people with ASD in the last 12 months

Group for 13- 18 years
Approximately 60 disabled children and young people with ASD in the last 12 months. The service operates a country wide service. The service also includes some holiday activities.

About the buyer

Contact name

Su Matthews

Address

New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
England

Email

smatthews@cornwall.gov.uk