Framework for the provision of Targerted Short Breaks Activities for Children with Disabilities

A Tender Notice
by CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£-£8M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
09 Jun 2021
Delivery
To 23 Jun 2024 (est.)
Deadline
09 Jul 2021 09:00

Concepts

Location

North West England:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Authority is commissioning Targeted Short Break Activities for disabled children and young people to meet our statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and deliver best practice. The three principal reasons for commissioning this service are:- i. To support the Authority to meet their statutory responsibilities in relation to Short Breaks provision for disabled children and young people. ii. To support the Authority to procure services for gaps in Short Break Services for disabled children and young people. iii. To ensure that disabled children and young people are effectively supported through the transition from childhood to adulthood alongside independent living. The objectives of the Targeted Short Break Activities Service are: i. Prevent family breakdown; ii. Promote healthy and active lives; iii. Promote independence; iv. Children and young people are safe, nurtured and achieving; v. Support good outcomes for young people by being responsive to changing demand and meet emerging needs; vi. Service Providers meet contract monitoring and financial reporting requirements specified by the Authority. Eligibility for Targeted Short Break Activities is set out in the Authority’s Short Breaks Statement. This Statement is reviewed regularly, and as such, eligibility criteria may change. Service Providers shall deliver Targeted Short Break Activities to young people with who have been identified as eligible by the Authority. Targeted Short Break Activities support young people and allows their parents or full-time carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities. Support is intended for young people in School Years 1 to 13, however the actual age at which these services are provided for each individual, and the age at which they cease, will be determined through the Authority’s assessment process. Targeted Short Break Activities do not support parents and carers of disabled young people to work. There are separate duties on local authorities in relation to childcare for disabled children under the Childcare Act 2006.

Lot Division

1 Out of School and weekend actviites (term time or full year)

Weekly clubs such as sport, craft and Activity clubs for young people to meet and socialise.
2 Holiday Activities

May include family fun days, where Service Providers offer inclusive Activities for disabled young people and their whole family. One off day trips, adventure Activities or regular holiday clubs.
3 School holiday activities in Cumbrian Special Schools

May include family fun days, where Service Providers offer inclusive Activities for disabled young people and their whole family. One off day trips, adventure Activities or regular holiday clubs. These Activities would be available to any eligible child, not only those who attend the school
4 Activities based on specific needs

Clubs and Activities to meet specific needs identified during the family online application process.
5 Innovation

To give the Authority the opportunity to develop pioneering, inventive and original Activities.

CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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