Scope
Reference
IA3441
Description
The Services will support Children and Young People with a range of Disabilities, including Children and Young People with physical and learning Disabilities, autism and Challenging Behaviours, and many children have multiple and/or complex needs. The Framework will cover a range of Care and support Services across Staffordshire which are tailored to the specific needs of eligible Children and Young People. The Services will support Children with Disabilities but can also extend to Children in our safeguarding and Edge Of Care services.
This is a Light Touch competitive framework with six (6) Lots:
Lot 1- Community Access and Socialisation
Lot 2- Home Care (Domiciliary Care)
Lot 3- Sitting Service
Lot 4- Complex/Urgent Domiciliary Care
Lot 5- Complex/Urgent Behaviour Support
Lot 6 Lifeskills & Independence Programme
Your business will need to be registered on the Central Digital Platform to bid for this tender.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
At the Authority's entire discretion, the term may be extended by one 18 month period on the same terms for such period(s) in accordance with the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Lot 1. Lot 1- Community Access and Socialisation
Description
To provide Care to Children and Young People (0-18) (with SEND) and their Families, to aid access to community settings and Socialisation.
This support will help Children and Young People learn and acquire new skills and assist them in preparedness for adulthood, as well as to aid Families to stay safe and well together at home, without an escalation of needs.
The Service will focus on building resilience, maximising independence of the C/YP, following a strengths-based, restorative approach.
Providers will deliver a quality and effective Service personalised to each C/YP's Assessed Need(s).
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2- Home Care (Domiciliary Care)
Description
To provide Care to Children and Young People (0-18) (with SEND) and their Families in their home (which is sometimes referred to as Domiciliary Care), to help Children and Young People to be as independent as possible and assist them in preparedness for adulthood.
This Care aims to aid Families to stay safe and well together at home, without an escalation of needs and supporting Carers in their caring role.
The Service will focus on building resilience, maximising independence, following a strengths-based, restorative approach. Providers will deliver a quality and effective Service personalised to each C/YP's Assessed Need/s.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3- Sitting Service
Description
This Service is to ensure Carers are supported to take break from their caring role and responsibilities for C/YP age 0-18 who have SEND.
The Provider must offer a flexible Sitting Service that can be provided during the day, evening, or night for any length of time, as follows:
• C/YP can be supported in the home, giving the Carer time to go out if they choose.
• C/YP may wish to go out in their local community for the allocated hours to pursue their own interests.
Care Staff can accompany Carers and the C/YP on outings to provide the extra support required for the whole Family unit.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4- Complex/Urgent Domiciliary Care
Description
Providers will be expected to deliver Care in an urgent situation/emergency, within the C/YPs home or hospital setting, to ensure the C/YP Social Care Needs are met.
Support will be individualised to the C/YP needs, enabling the Family to stay safe and well together, deescalating the risk of the C/YP entering the local authority care system.
This Care required could be surrounding complex care needs and life limiting conditions. The Provider may need to work alongside healthcare and other professionals to deliver Care.
The Provider must comply with all Relevant Legislation. The Service will be provided by appropriately qualified Staff, in line with the Essential Standards set out by the CQC.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5- Complex/Urgent Behaviour Support
Description
Providers will be expected to deliver Care in an urgent situation/emergency, within the C/YPs home or community, to ensure the C/YP Social Care Needs are met. Support will be individualised to the C/YP needs, enabling the Family to stay safe and well together, deescalating the risk of the C/YP entering the local authority care system.
This Care could be surrounding complex needs and Challenging Behaviour related to Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or trauma. The Provider may need to work alongside healthcare and other professionals to deliver Care.
The Provider must comply with all Relevant Legislation. The Service will be provided by appropriately qualified Care Staff, in line with the Essential Standards set out by the CQC.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Lot 6 Lifeskills & Independence Programme
Description
The Life skills & Independence programme will help Young People with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) to achieve their dreams or goals and to develop Life skills for the future.
The Provision of Life skills and Independence support must enable C/YP with SEND to work towards individualised, person-centred Outcomes with appropriate support to access their local community, preparing them effectively for adulthood and equip C/YP with SEND and their Carers with the tools and confidence to actively participate in their local community.
The Life Skills and Independence Programme can benefit and provide C/YP with SEND with an opportunity to:
• Seek appropriate employment opportunities.
• Promote independent living.
• Spend time away from their Carers.
• Socialise with peers and make new friends.
• Learn new skills.
• Keep physically active.
• Improve their communication skills.
• Access activities which support them to develop self-esteem, confidence, and social interaction skills.
• Gain independence
To qualify as a Lifeskills and Independence Short Break opportunity, any support period must:
• Last a minimum of 2 hours and maximum of 4 hours per week; and
• Be facilitated outside of the school day - this can include at an evening, weekend or during the school holiday.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
To be awarded onto the Framework - Supplier will provide a Price per hour in (£) pounds sterling (exclusive of VAT). Any unusually High or Low bids will be due diligence checked by the Authority.
To be awarded a Call-off Contract - Suppliers Price as submitted to obtain a place on the Framework will be used as part of a wider award process (to meet the Child/Young Persons needs) with an aim to achieving Best Value.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Tender submission deadline
2 June 2025, 12:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 March 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality and Safeguarding | Quality | 12% |
| Lot Specific Case Study (Per Lot) | Quality | 12% |
| Staffing and Organisational Flexibility | Quality | 8% |
| Person Centred Care and a Restorative Approach to Care Planning | Quality | 8% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Staffordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZDG-2995-QQMD
1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,
Stafford
ST16 2DH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01785 854056
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government