Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)

Contract summary

Industry

• Daycare services for disabled children and young people - 85312120

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£700,000 to £800,000

Procurement reference

IA1617.

Published date

23 March 2020

Closing date

4 December 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The Council is seeking to secure suitable Providers to provide Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Providers are required who can offer Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services which are safe and enjoyable and promote independence and meet the varied needs of Children and Young People within Staffordshire.
Comprises of 3 lots:
Lot 1. Activities Family Attendance (Age 0-17 years)
Family Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, and their Families. This may include parents / Carers, siblings and extended family members.
Activities - Family Attendance may include, but are not limited to:
• Family Fun / Information Days;
• Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips;
Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young people with SEND and their Families to participate in or may seek to provide additional support / resources to enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families to participate in 'existing universal' activities.
The provision of Activities - Family Attendance may:
• Enable the 'whole family unit' to spend 'quality time' participating in a fun and interesting activity;
• Enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families and Carers to connect / socialise with their local community;
• Equip Families and Carers of Children and Young people with SEND with the skills and confidence to participate in further community based opportunities.
Lot 2. Activities For Children / Young People Individual Attendance (Age 0-17 years)
Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers
Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance may include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing for independence;
• Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips;
Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young People with SEND to participate in or may seek to provide additional support to enable Children and Young People with SEND to participate in 'existing universal' activities.
Lot 3. Life / Independence Skills (Age 11-25 years)
Lifeskills and Independence can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 11-25 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers.
Providers will require skills in working with Children and Young People with SEND and their Families or Carers to identify and agree Individualised Person Centred Outcomes, to be achieved through this time limited provision, in advance of the physical provision of support commencing.

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High)

• Opportunity
• Published 1 November 2019

Additional text

This is an electronic tender. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https:// supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity.

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Award information

Awarded date

9 March 2020

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Total value of contract

£800,000

This contract was awarded to 12 suppliers.

Action for Children

CAUDWELL CHILDREN

Chase Aqua Rural CIC

Chuckle Productions

CROSSROADS CARE STAFFORDSHIRE LIMITED

Everyone Active

Gartmore Riding School

Let us Play

Progress Care Solutions Ltd

Sherratts Wood Cic

STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED

WIGAN LEISURE AND CULTURE TRUST

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About the buyer

Contact name

Caroline Clarke

Address

Tipping Street
STAFFORD
ST162DH
England

Telephone

01785 854653

Email

commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk