Published date: 12 January 2021

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: 3 February 2021, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

BN7 1UE

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

ESCC - 032049

Published date

12 January 2021

Closing date

3 February 2021

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 April 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
There is a duty placing responsibility on Local Authorities to deliver short breaks for carers of disabled children and young people.
ESCC has allocated funding to develop short breaks capacity in order to assist those who care for disabled children to continue to do so, or to do so more effectively by giving them breaks from caring.
Short breaks also give disabled children and young people the chance to spend time away from their main carer. It is a time when they can enjoy play and leisure activities and build new relationships, whilst their main carer has a chance to recharge their batteries.
A short break can take place during the day, in the evening, at the weekend or overnight, and can happen in the child's home, in a carer's home, or in a residential or community setting.

Short breaks can be in specialist and universal settings, and can be planned and regular as well as being available at short notice.








METHOD STATEMENT

1. Overview - what it is that we require
SCOPE OF WORK
To provide a varied programme of indoor and outdoor activities (youth clubs, art, music, drama, sports and adventurous activities) at evenings and weekends and during school holidays for children and young people with Autism.
Activities should be in consultation with the children and young people involved, promote independence, and introduce them to new experiences and fun activities. All staff working with children with ASC must have completed appropriate training.

The service users will be expected to make a financial contribution towards the activities and trips.
This service is available to children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions who are eligible for either specialist or targeted services, or both.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SERVICE
1.
o Reduce family stress and difficulty
o To offer a safe and enjoyable experience for autistic children and young people
o To enable autistic children and young people to make new friends and enjoy new experiences.
o To offer a range of services which support autistic children and their families.

LONG-TERM OUTCOMES
2.
Children & Young People
o Improved social skills and behaviours
o Increased independence
o Becoming more positive about and gaining confidence in trying new experiences
o Able to lead a life more ordinary and access a range of universal services
Families/Carers
o Reduction in stress
o Reduction in family breakdown
o Better relationships with disabled child
o Confidence in service demonstrated through repeat bookings
Staff
o Professional development
o Workforce development
o Staff to feel they have made a difference to families



DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
3.
A) GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The provider will be expected to demonstrate processes that provide:
o Waiting list management
o Equitable service...

More information

Links

Additional text

This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal.

https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities

The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically.

In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

David Mellor

Address

St Anne's Crescent
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1UE
United Kingdom

Telephone

07523943799

Email

David.mellor@eastsussex.gov.uk

Website

www.eastsussex.gov.uk