Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cornwall Council
County Hall, Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
Contact
Mr Rob Buckley
Robert.Buckley@cornwall.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1872323461
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d18e070c-22b2-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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
Pro-Social Learning Activities for Children Diagnosed with Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Reference number
DN543079
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 services for disabled children and young people diagnosed with Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder to meet statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and best practice.
The provision of pro-social learning activities for children diagnosed with Asperger’s/Autistic Spectrum Disorder current contract requires the provision of:
• A short break service in the form of weekly sessions for children and young people who attend mainstream school with a diagnosis of Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder ages 8-18.
• Sessions which focus on the development of social skills and to support individuals to independently attend mainstream activities / clubs that they have an interest in.
• Fun and positive short break opportunities where children and young people feel safe, are encouraged and supported to develop new friendships
A Virtual Provider Event will be held on 25 August 2021. The event will include the opportunity for input / co-design into the service and information around the tender process. If you would like to attend the event please email michelle.collins@cornwall.gov.uk or message via the Due North System to request up to two places. It is essential that you register in order to then be formally invited to the event via an MS Teams calendar invite.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £715,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Short break services for disabled children and young people diagnosed with Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder to meet statutory duties, national guidance, local strategic priorities and best practice.
The provision of pro-social learning activities for children diagnosed with Asperger’s/Autistic Spectrum Disorder current contract requires the provision of:
• A short break service in the form of weekly sessions for children and young people who attend mainstream school with a diagnosis of Asperger’s / Autistic Spectrum Disorder ages 8-18.
• Sessions which focus on the development of social skills and to support individuals to independently attend mainstream activities / clubs that they have an interest in.
• Fun and positive short break opportunities where children and young people feel safe, are encouraged and supported to develop new friendships
A Virtual Provider Event will be held on 25 August 2021. The event will include the opportunity for input / co-design into the service and information around the tender process. If you would like to attend the event please email michelle.collins@cornwall.gov.uk or message via the Due North System to request up to two places. It is essential that you register in order to then be formally invited to the event via an MS Teams calendar invite.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration and renewal information will be published in due course via the Contract Notice
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 October 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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
A Virtual Provider Event will be held on 25 August 2021. The event will include the opportunity for input / co-design into the service and information around the tender process. If you would like to attend the event please email michelle.collins@cornwall.gov.uk or message via the Due North System to request up to two places. It is essential that you register in order to then be formally invited to the event via an MS Teams calendar invite.