Scope
Reference
TWC000832
Description
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council are seeking to commission a Foster Care Overnight Short Breaks service for children and young people (CYP) with disabilities and complex health needs across the county.
The Children Act 2004 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Short Breaks Regulations 2011 require Local Authorities to provide services designed to give breaks for carers of children with disabilities. The Short Breaks offer aims to support the needs and aspirations of children and young people with disabilities, as well as support parent, carer and family wellbeing.
Short Breaks provide an opportunity for CYP with disabilities to: spend time away from their carers; try out new things; have fun and make new friends; helps to support a child or young person's social and emotional development; as well as providing them with new experiences and an opportunity to learn new skills. It is important that the short break gives the young person the opportunity to develop their independence in preparation for adulthood.
Short Break services span a range of activities, care and support options that a CYP with disabilities may need. A Short Break can last from a few hours to a few days, an evening, a weekend, and school holiday daytime activities, depending on assessed need.
There is insufficient, local overnight Short Breaks across both Telford and Wrekin borough and Shropshire Local Authority areas. Therefore both Councils are seeking to jointly commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service for CYP with disabilities and complex health needs in the county. This aligns to both Council's ambition to offer regulated, local and high quality overnight respite, within a homely environment.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2030
- Possible extension to 1 July 2032
- 7 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 March 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
Desktop market assessment to invite interested Parties to an engagement event to discuss the requirements of the new service. The outcome from this process can be found in the documents folder.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 April 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHD-5776-GZNN
Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,
Telford, Shropshire
TF3 4JA
United Kingdom
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government