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
UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.staffordshire.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
Children's Short Breaks Activities and Support (Aiming High) Year 1 Call Offs
Reference number
IA2431
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 focused service for children and young people with disabilities.
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: £240,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Activities Family Attendance 0-17 years
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Activities Family Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, and their Families.
This may include parents, Carers, siblings and extended family members.
Activities Family Attendance may include, but are not limited to
Family fun , information days.
Leisure and recreational activities and trips.
Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young People with SEND and their Families to participate in or may seek to provide additional support , resources to enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families to participate in existing universal activities.
The provision of Activities Family Attendance may Enable the whole family unit to spend quality time participating in a fun and interesting activity.
Enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families and Carers to connect, socialise with their local community.
Equip Families and Carers of Children and Young people with SEND with the skills and confidence to participate in further community based opportunities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance 0-17 years
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Activities for Children, Young People Individual Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility
Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers.
Activities for Children, Young People Individual Attendance may include, but are not limited to
Preparing for independence.
Leisure and recreational activities and trips.
Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young People with SEND to participate in or may seek to provide additional support to enable Children and Young People with SEND to participate in existing universal activities.
On occasion there may be a requirement, wish for Families or Carers to remain in situ for the duration of the activity. In such circumstances, the Provider is required to lead the provision
of support, facilitation of the activity, as opposed to reliance on the Family or Carer.
Providers should wherever possible and practical offer facilities for Family members to have the opportunity for peer support whilst remaining on hand nearby.
The provision of Activities for Children, Young People's Individual Attendance should Provide a meaningful Short Break Opportunity to Families and Carers of Children and Young People with SEND.
Enable Children and Young People with SEND to participate in fun and meaningful activities which build upon their skills and confidence, preparing them effectively for changes in life and adulthood.
Increase and improve the accessibility of local community based opportunities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-021014
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES LIMITED
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road
Watford
WD18 8AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CAUDWELL CHILDREN
Caudwell International Children's Centre, Innovation Way
Keele
ST5 5NT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CHASE AQUA RURAL ENTERPRISE CIC
6 Keswick Grove
Stafford
ST17 9QX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CHUCKLE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
The Chuckle House Unit 10 off Emerald Way Stone Business Park
Stone
ST15 0SR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DOVES CARE & SUPPORT LTD
184 Franche Road
Kidderminster
DY11 5AD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GARTMORE RIDING SCHOOL
Hall Lane, Hammerwich
Burntwood
WS7 0JT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LET US PLAY (WOLVERHAMPTON)
7 Shaw Park Business Village, Shaw Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 9LE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SHERRATTS WOOD CIC
Middleton Green, Hill Lane, Leigh
Stoke on Trent
ST10 4PQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge
Stafford
ST17 0WT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STOKE CITY COMMUNITY TRUST
bet365 Stadium, Sir Stanley Matthews Way
Stoke on Trent
ST4 4EG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £240,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £240,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
Stafford
ST16 2DH
Country
United Kingdom