Published date: 3 July 2023

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 31 August 2030, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

DN1 3BU

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

20230703151827-104514

Published date

3 July 2023

Closing date

31 August 2030

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

1 September 2030

Contract end date

2 September 2030

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

The City of Doncaster Council (The Council) is to establish a Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of Children's Short Breaks Services There are five lots available: Lot 1: Regulated Personal Support. Personal support services will provide children and young people with an individual tailored support service that is personalised to meet their individual needs. Personal Support can range from supporting the individual or individuals to access suitable provision in the community or possible leisure activities. Personal care is physical help and/or prompting with eating, drinking, toileting, washing, bathing, health needs, nail and hair care in the community. Lot 2: Unregulated Support. Support services will provide children and young people with an individual tailored support service that is personalised to meet their needs while accessing suitable provision in the community or possible local leisure activities. Lot 3: Play, Leisure and Group Activities. Activities and group work support will provide children and young people with opportunities to access to a wide range of experiences and opportunities alongside their peers. This will be after school, at the weekend or in school holidays. They will be designed to enable children and young people to have fun, socialise, learn new skills and have the same opportunities as non-disabled young people. Lot 4: Overnight Residential Support. OFSTED registered overnight residential support will take place in settings that are as much like home as possible. Skilled and experienced staff will provide eligible children and young people with the opportunity to interact with others and develop communication, life, and social skills. Lot 5: Regulated Personal Home Care. Personal home care support that provides support for a young person, usually early morning, or early evening sessions any day of the week, ranging from 30-60 minutes per session to maintain their personal care routines. This may be before school or approaching bedtime. The family may also request overnight support in the family home.


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Emma Norris

Address

Civic Office, Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU
ENG

Telephone

+44 1302737311

Email

Emma.Norris2@doncaster.gov.uk

Website

https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/