Contract

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Home and Community based Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities

  • Stockton on Tees Borough Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-012537

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b299 (view related notices)

Published 2 April 2025, 2:35pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby

Stockton on Tees

TS176BJ

Contact

Mike Wray

Email

mike.wray@stockton.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1642526343-6343

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.stockton.gov.uk

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

Flexible Framework Agreement for the provision of Home and Community based Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities

Reference number

DN749803

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This relates to services provided to children who have received a Child in Need assessment under section 17 of the Children Act 1989.

The Local Authority has a statutory duty to offer a wide range of short breaks services for children and young people with disabilities, in turn this will enhance their lives, encourage independence and support their families.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £1,580,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Provision of group activities and outreach

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

a) Group provision- Offering a range of group activities for children and young people which includes opportunities for social inclusion and enrichment within the community with other children and young people. This may include increased provision during school holidays in line with the child's assessed needs.

b) Outreach- Offering 1:1 (or staffing ration in line with assessed need) support to children and young people within the community (or home setting if required) to work towards outcomes identified within the support plan.

Where shared outreach services (2:1 child: staff ratio, or other suitable ratios) would be beneficial to children and young people these may be agreed through Stockton on Tees Borough Council's panel process, subject to risk assessment and agreement with the council.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2x optional extensions of 12 months

two.2.14) Additional information

Sole Provider Lot

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Provision of holiday support

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Offering a range of group-based activities for children and young people within the school holidays. This could include a building's based activity or an activity within the community.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 x Optional extensions of 12 months

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Provision of personal care within the child's home

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Offering personal care support to children and young people with an assessed need for personal care support

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 x optional extensions of 12 months

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Provision of day opportunities for children aged 16+

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Offering opportunities to promote social and independence skills to meet outcomes as identified in their Transition care plan. Where possible young people will be engaged in education, where additional needs have been identified above their education support, day opportunities may be required.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

22 x optional extensions of 12 months

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Provision of bespoke packages of care

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services
  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Offering support to children and young people as identified within their assessment where a bespoke package of care is required, this may be short term to provide a period of support or longer term to prevent family breakdown.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 x optional extensions of 12 months

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Provision of Outreach services (where main provider can not meet demand, need or family choice)

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

As Lot 1

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

2 x optional extensions of 12 months


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-035178


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ROC Support Ltd

Hope House, Burnhope,

Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham,

DL5 7ER

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Companies House

07109306

Internet address

www.rocgroup.org.uk

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £317,152


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3 & 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bleep 360 Care Ltd

4 Minster Court, Tuscam Way,

Camberley

GU15 3YY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

11003834

Internet address

www.bleep360care.com

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £57,644


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

Lot 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Clover Group North East Limited

Langridge Initiative Centre, Langridge Crescent

Middlesbrough

TS3 7LU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Companies House

14995256

Internet address

www.clover-group.org

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £11,533


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

Lots 2-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

El Roi 3 Care Solutions Ltd

Suite 110 Watermoor Point, Watermoor Road

Cirencester

GL7 1LF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

14345007

Internet address

https://elroicaresol.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £57,664


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2, 3 & 6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Endorphins Group Ltd

20 Cow Green

Halifax

HX1 1HX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

11934523

Internet address

www.endorphins.uk

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £34,599


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Inspire Together Ltd

Sugar Lookout Suite, Channel Court Business Centre, 8 Hill Road

Clevedon

BS21 7NE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

13534064

Internet address

https://www.inspire-together.com

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £46,132


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Living Waters Services Limited

9 Little Park Street

Coventry

CV1 2UR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

10037800

Internet address

www.livingwatersltd.co.uk

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £46,132


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2, 4-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

on the B4NK

Hall Drive, Acklam

Middlesbrough

TS5 7DY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Companies House

14061705

Internet address

https://www.ontheb4nk.com/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £46,132


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Care (Midlands) Limited

46 Holbrook Lane

Coventry

CV6 4AB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Companies House

04529518

Internet address

https://www.premiercaremids.co.uk

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £57,664


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SNE care services Ltd

Unit 10, Stephenson court, Skippers Lane Industrial Estate

Middlesbrough

TS6 6UT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Companies House

09480053

Internet address

www.sne-care.co.uk

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £57,664


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2-4, 6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Ark Care Principles Limited

79 Mansfield Avenue, Thornaby

Stockton-on-Tees

TS17 7HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Companies House

09909857

Internet address

http://www.arkcareprinciples.co.uk

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £46,132


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2-6

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 April 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aapna Services Limited

Aapna House, 31-35 Eastbourne Road

Middlesbrough

TS5 6QS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Companies House

07139585

Internet address

https://aapnaservices.org.uk/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £57,664


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Lots 2-6 will be called off, based on Family choice

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

London

Country

United Kingdom