Framework to provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2020

Contract summary

Industry

• Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£4,840,000

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN454600-05067034

Published date

25 March 2020

Closing date

19 February 2020

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Short Breaks for Children, Young People and Young Adults who are Disabled are focussed on delivering and developing services for 0 - 25 year olds. This tender is about putting in place a range of Targeted and Specialist Short Break opportunities throughout the County [Dorset Council area]. Short breaks are when a child or young person has planned time apart from their main carer outside school hours, taking part in activities they like, to form and develop friendships and become more confident and independent. Short Breaks allow the child's family to have a break from the demands of caring, to relax and recharge their batteries, to spend time with each other and their other children and to reduce family stress.Category A Specialist Services - services intended for children and young people who are disabled with more complex needs and who usually will have received a social care assessment. This is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following: Residential overnight short breaks, Weekend, after school and holiday short break sessions, Personal Assistant, in-home and community support work. It is anticipated there will be several providers appointed for each category. Purchasing off the Framework is detailed in the Service Specification. Category B - Targeted Services - services intended for children and young people who are disabled and who need some additional support, or who may need groups and services specifically designed to meet their needs. Access is usually for children and young people who meet the criteria set by the provider but without the need for a social care assessment. Providers of targeted services will be expected to agree their acceptance criteria for attendance with Dorset Council. Services required are likely to include, but is not limited to, the following: Outreach one to one services including befriending/buddy/PA schemes (at home or in the community), After school, holiday and weekend play, sports and activity sessions for all ages, Activity, day and evening sessions for young people aged 15-18 and/or 18 - 25 years. It is anticipated there will be several providers appointed for each category. Purchasing off the Framework is detailed in the Service Specification.

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Framework to provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2020

• Opportunity
• Published 5 February 2020, last edited 5 February 2020

Additional text

2020/S 007-011549

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Award information

Awarded date

24 March 2020

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Total value of contract

£4,840,000

This contract was awarded to 5 suppliers.

Diverse Abilities

Potens

Future Roots Ltd

Activate Performing Arts

YMCA Bournemouth

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About the buyer

Contact name

Charlotte Chesters

Address

Dorset Council
South Walks House, South Walks Road
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
England

Telephone

+44 1305221649

Email

charlotte.chesters@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk