Published date: 7 October 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
TR1 3AY
Value of contract
£2,620,800
Procurement reference
CORNWALL001-DN574643-72941997
Published date
7 October 2021
Closing date
8 November 2021
Closing time
7am
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2027
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
Short Description:
This tender is for three Cornwall Council Disabled Children's Short Breaks contracts, the PIN notices for which were previously published under separate cover:
Pro-Social Learning Activities for Children Diagnosed with Asperger's / Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) (Lot 1)
Previous Reference number: DN543079
Previous Publication reference: 2021/S 000-016562
Group Activities for Children and Young People with Sensory Loss (Lot 2)
Previous Reference number: DN543085
Previous Publication reference: 2021/S 000-016560
Disabled Children's Play Scheme and Youth Groups (Lot 3)
Previous Reference number: DN543081
Previous Publication reference: 2021/S 000-016561
Lot 1 - Pro-Social Learning Activities for Children Diagnosed with Asperger's / Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Short break services for disabled children and young people diagnosed with Asperger's /
Autistic Spectrum Condition to meet statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic
priorities and best practice.
The provision of pro-social learning activities for children diagnosed with Asperger's/Autistic
Spectrum Condition. The current contract requires the provision of:
• A short break service in the form of weekly sessions for children and young people who
attend mainstream school with a diagnosis of Asperger's / Autistic Spectrum Condition ages
8-18.
• Sessions which focus on the development of social skills and to support individuals to develop skills to
independently attend mainstream activities / clubs that they have an interest in.
• Fun and positive short break opportunities where children and young people feel safe, are
encouraged and supported to develop new friendships
Lot 2 - Group Activities for Children and Young People with Sensory Loss
The contract aims to provide a range of fun and positive experiences for disabled children
and young people aged 11-19 years who have a single or dual sensory impairment and
additional complex needs.
The service is expected to deliver a county wide provision:
• 2 days per month (term time) / 72 days or 1080 hours
• 1 day per week (holiday period) / 16 weeks or 120 hours.
• The service requirement is for a minimum of 24 individuals with sensory impairments or
other complex needs throughout Cornwall.
Lot 3 - Disabled Children's Play Scheme and Youth Groups
The aim of this service is to deliver:
• An Activity Play Scheme for Children with a disability aged 5-18 years. The Activity Play
Scheme currently supports children with a wide range of disabilities.
• Countywide youth groups, covering the East, Mid and West of Cornwall for disabled
children and young people aged 14 - 25.
• Targeted activity days for children and young people with more complex and profound
conditions will be delivered as part of this service.
The provider will be required to manage the referrals for access to the service.
About the buyer
Contact name
Mr Rob Buckley
Address
County Hall, Treyew Road
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
England
Telephone
+44 1872323461
Robert.Buckley@cornwall.gov.uk
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