- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1: Inclusion – Increasing Access to Inclusive, Community Based Arts and Leisure Activities
- Lot 2: Inclusion - Increasing Access to Inclusive, Community-Based Physical Activities and Sport
- Lot 3: Specialist Inclusion Countywide Saturday or Sunday Club and Playscheme
- Lot 4: Cheltenham Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and During the School Holidays
- Lot 5: Forest of Dean Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays And During The School Holidays
- Lot 6: Gloucester Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays and During the School Holidays
- Lot 7: Stroud & South Cotswolds Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays And During The School Holidays
- Lot 8: Tewkesbury & North Cotswolds Area: Day Short Break Sessions on Saturdays or Sundays And During The School Holidays
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Gloucestershire County Council
Shire Hall
Gloucester
GL1 2TH
Contact
Strategic Procurement
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
commercialservicescentralmailbox@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom