Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
Tipping Street
STAFFORD
ST162DH
Contact
Claire Teece
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1785854657
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.proactisplaza.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
IA2431 Children's Short Break Activities and Support
Reference number
IA2431
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to initiate a Market Engagement and is a Prior Indicative Notice.
Staffordshire County Council is seeking to contract with Providers who can provide activities and support in Staffordshire for Children and Young People with SEND.
Providers must have an understanding and regard to the following:
• Care Act 2014
• SEND code of Practice 2015
• Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguards
• Children and Families Act 2014
• Short Breaks Regulations
• Public Services (Social value) Act 2012
• Staffordshire Connects
The objective of this service is to provide a range of Short Break activities across Staffordshire which Children and Young People with SEND can enjoy as independently as possible
Those interested will be required to provide and evidence that they can deliver the following within Staffordshire, activities which are:
• Meaningful and appropriate for a variety of ages
• Interesting
• Supports Children and Young People in preparation for
adulthood
• Promote independence and well being
• Indoor and /or outdoor
• Term time and holiday time
• Offer Value for money
• Offer effective short breaks for the family
Providers will be required to
• Encourage and enable Children and Young People with SEND to
access community-based services and support
• Work with local organisations to promote inclusion for Children
and Young People with SEND
• Be flexible if required to deliver activities when gaps in provision
is recognised
• Engage in meaningful partnership working and effective
communication with the family and professionals
• Develop networking opportunities for young people and
families
• Positive changes to the quality of people's lives
• Have a genuine desire to influence change for others
• Be innovative and consider solutions to challenges
Staffordshire County Council is particularly interested to hear from providers who can offer activities
1) in rural or less populated areas across Staffordshire,
2) and who can offer support for those with more complex needs
Staffordshire County Council would like to hear from Providers who are interested and capable of delivering an excellent, high quality and outcome focussed service for children and young people with disabilities.
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two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Activities Family Attendance
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Activities Family Attendance
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Activities Individual Attendance
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Activities Individual Attendance
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 August 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes