Tender

Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities in Gloucestershire 2022-2027

  • Gloucestershire County Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-005300

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-031b50

Published 25 February 2022, 1:28pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Gloucestershire County Council

Shire Hall

Gloucester

GL1 2TH

Contact

Strategic Procurement

Email

commercialservicescentralmailbox@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1452328632

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK13 - Gloucestershire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=0aeaca7d-3296-ec11-8112-005056b64545

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=0aeaca7d-3296-ec11-8112-005056b64545

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities in Gloucestershire 2022-2027

Reference number

DN596187

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Short Break Provision for Children and Young People with Disabilities in Gloucestershire.

There are eight lots providers are invited to bid for.

We expect potential contractors to meet a number of minimum standards; these are detailed in the ITT. We advise all interested contractors to read the entire ITT and all documents referenced or linked to within the ITT carefully, to inform themselves about the opportunity and whether they would be interested in submitting a response. Deadline for submitting a tender response: 30th March 2022 at 10am. Please login to Procontract via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and register your interest in the opportunity. You will then be issued a confidentiality agreement which needs to be completed and sent via ProContract, in order to access the ITT documents. All questions related to this contract should be sent using the discussions function which will be available once you have logged in and registered your interest.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1: Inclusion – Increasing Access to Inclusive, Community Based Arts and Leisure Activities

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Provider shall contribute to the delivery of GCC's statutory duty to provide a wide range of short breaks by ensuring access to a wide range of inclusive, community-based out of school arts and leisure activities across Gloucestershire for disabled children, young people and young adults people up to and including the age of 25, including:

• autism-friendly options;

• provision for those with complex needs;

• whole family options;

• provision for non-disabled siblings to attend with their disabled brother or sister where appropriate.

Activities may include siblings or whole families where this is appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2: Inclusion - Increasing Access to Inclusive, Community-Based Physical Activities and Sport

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Provider shall contribute to the delivery of GCC's statutory duty to provide a wide range of short breaks by ensuring access to a wide range of inclusive, out of school, community-based physical activity and leisure activities across Gloucestershire for disabled children, young people and young adults people up to and including the age of 25, in order to;

• improve health and fitness;

• gain confidence;

• learn new skills;

• increase independence and aspirations (including to employment);

• learn how to manage risks safely;

• make decisions;

• and through participation in physical activities, sport and art develop friendships and be active participants in their communities in order to facilitate natural short breaks.

Activities may include siblings or whole families where this is appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3: Specialist Inclusion Countywide Saturday or Sunday Club and Playscheme

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

•Specialist Countywide Saturday or Sunday Club and Playscheme

The Service will provide day short break sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and during the School holidays in the operating area of Gloucestershire County Council to deliver the following objectives;

• A stimulating and fun social group for disabled young people within travelling distance of their homes, with quiet space and activities for those needing relative calm and who wish to be with only small numbers of people;

• Support disabled young people to take part in their local community outside of club times;

• Supporting transition to mainstream clubs for those young people for whom this is appropriate;

• Development of pathways into adult life for 16-25 year aids, with a focus on opportunities for skills development, opportunities to contribute (for example volunteering or work experience, or supporting or encouraging other disabled young people), independence (for example in travel), and opportunities to develop friendships in the communities in which they live.

Target Group

• The target group for this provision will be children and young people aged 8 – 18 living in Gloucestershire with severe challenging behaviour and a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4: Cheltenham Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and During the School Holidays

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Service will provide day short break sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and during the School holidays in the operating area of Cheltenham Borough Council to deliver the following objectives;

• A stimulating and fun social group for disabled young people within travelling distance of their homes, with quiet space and activities for those needing relative calm and who wish to be with only small numbers of people;

• Support disabled young people to take part in their local community outside of club times;

• Supporting transition to mainstream clubs for those young people for whom this is appropriate;

• Development of pathways into adult life for 16-25 year aids, with a focus on opportunities for skills development, opportunities to contribute (for example volunteering or work experience, or supporting or encouraging other disabled young people), independence (for example in travel), and opportunities to develop friendships in the communities in which they live.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5: Forest of Dean Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays And During The School Holidays

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Service will provide day short break sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and during the School holidays in the operating area of Forest of Dean Council to deliver the following objectives;

• A stimulating and fun social group for disabled young people within travelling distance of their homes, with quiet space and activities for those needing relative calm and who wish to be with only small numbers of people;

• Support disabled young people to take part in their local community outside of club times;

• Supporting transition to mainstream clubs for those young people for whom this is appropriate;

• Development of pathways into adult life for 16-25 year aids, with a focus on opportunities for skills development, opportunities to contribute (for example volunteering or work experience, or supporting or encouraging other disabled young people), independence (for example in travel), and opportunities to develop friendships in the communities in which they live.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6: Gloucester Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and During the School Holidays

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Service will provide day short break sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and during the School holidays in the operating area of Gloucester City Council to deliver the following objectives;

• A stimulating and fun social group for disabled young people within travelling distance of their homes, with quiet space and activities for those needing relative calm and who wish to be with only small numbers of people;

• Support disabled young people to take part in their local community outside of club times;

• Supporting transition to mainstream clubs for those young people for whom this is appropriate;

• Development of pathways into adult life for 16-25 year aids, with a focus on opportunities for skills development, opportunities to contribute (for example volunteering or work experience, or supporting or encouraging other disabled young people), independence (for example in travel), and opportunities to develop friendships in the communities in which they live.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7: Stroud & South Cotswolds Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays And During The School Holidays

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Service will provide day short break sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and during the School holidays in the operating area of Stroud Borough Council together within the South Cotswolds (defined as being the area South of the A40 within the Cotswold District Council area) to deliver the following objectives;

• A stimulating and fun social group for disabled young people within travelling distance of their homes, with quiet space and activities for those needing relative calm and who wish to be with only small numbers of people;

• Support disabled young people to take part in their local community outside of club times;

• Supporting transition to mainstream clubs for those young people for whom this is appropriate;

• Development of pathways into adult life for 16-25 year aids, with a focus on opportunities for skills development, opportunities to contribute (for example volunteering or work experience, or supporting or encouraging other disabled young people), independence (for example in travel), and opportunities to develop friendships in the communities in which they live.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8: Tewkesbury & North Cotswolds Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays And During The School Holidays

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Service will provide day short break sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and during the School holidays in the operating area of Tewkesbury Borough Council and together within the North Cotswolds (defined as being the area North of the A40 within the Cotswold District Council area) to deliver the following objectives;

• A stimulating and fun social group for disabled young people within travelling distance of their homes, with quiet space and activities for those needing relative calm and who wish to be with only small numbers of people;

• Support disabled young people to take part in their local community outside of club times;

• Supporting transition to mainstream clubs for those young people for whom this is appropriate;

• Development of pathways into adult life for 16-25 year aids, with a focus on opportunities for skills development, opportunities to contribute (for example volunteering or work experience, or supporting or encouraging other disabled young people), independence (for example in travel), and opportunities to develop friendships in the communities in which they live.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

57

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

This contract is 33 months with optional extension of 24 months (total 57 months)

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Please see procurement documents

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

30 March 2022

Local time

10:00am

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 8 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

30 March 2022

Local time

10:05am

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Authorised GCC officers.


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Gloucestershire County Council

Shire Hall

Gloucester

GL1 2TG

Email

commercialservicescentralmailbox@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom