Published date: 20 February 2025

Last edited date: 14 March 2025

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


Closing: 25 March 2030, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Social work services - 85310000

    • Social work services without accommodation - 85312000

    • Social services - 85320000

    • Community health services - 85323000

Location of contract

S60 1AE

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

20250220180949-104118

Published date

20 February 2025

Closing date

25 March 2030

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

26 March 2030

Contract end date

27 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Open

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council invites applicants to deliver Community Opportunities for people with Autism or Learning Disability. The initial deadline for applications is 14th April 2025, 09:00.

The application documentation is available on YORtender (ID:53601). Providers can register and download the documentation free of charge.

An event is scheduled for Tuesday 25th March at 1pm at Rotherham Town Hall S60 2HB. It will provide an overview of the Council's requirements and application process. Register at Commissioningenquiries@rotherham.gov.uk

Services Required:

Improve quality of life and independence by supporting access to health and social activities.

Help individuals gain essential life skills and improve life opportunities, including employment.

Provide short breaks for carers to support adults living at home longer.

Services may be delivered online, individually, or in groups.

The FPS remains open to new applicants. Providers can bid for one or multiple Lots:

Lot 1: Community Opportunities Enablement Services (up to 6 months) - Time-limited services with clear goals around personal aspirations and skill development.

Lot 2: Community Opportunities Personalised Services (up to 12 months) - Goal-oriented support for people with complex needs to help them become more independent.

Lot 3: Community Intensive Support Opportunities (Complex Needs) - Services for people with multiple and profound disabilities, including sensory impairment, physical disability, epilepsy, dementia, and mental ill health.

Lot Z: Future needs for Community Support - Miscellaneous contracts for future needs of autistic people and people with learning disabilities.


How to apply

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


About the buyer

Contact name

Yvonne Dutton

Address

Riverside House, Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
ENG

Telephone

+44 1709334165

Email

yvonne.dutton@rotherham.gov.uk

Website

https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/