Published date: 28 October 2016

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 December 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£1,000,000 to £3,864,000

Procurement reference

20161028163008-28

Published date

28 October 2016

Closing date

6 December 2016

Contract start date

3 April 2017

Contract end date

2 April 2022

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Short breaks are services that local authorities have a statutory duty to provide to assist parents and others who provide care for disabled children and young people. This enables parents and carers to continue to care for their children or do this more effectively. Short breaks not only provide a break for parents and carers, but can also lead to a better quality of care being provided. This results in better outcomes not only for the disabled child, but for the whole family. This includes reduced family breakdown and reduced likelihood of requests for residential school provision. The provision of short breaks also supports the Council's approach to meeting the needs of children with complex needs and reducing the need for high cost out of borough placements.
The service will be tendered in two lots
Lot 1Group Based Short Breaks
Lot 2 Outreach Short Breaks

the contract/s (both lots) is for an initial
period of 3 years with the option of 2 extensions each of one year at the sole discretion of the council.

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About the buyer

Contact name

David Walsh

Address

5 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
ENG

Telephone

+44 02079743535

Email

david.walsh@camden.gov.uk