Planning

Framework to provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2022 - Potential reopening

  • Dorset Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-024346

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02e689

Published 30 September 2021, 4:07pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Dorset Council

Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park

Dorchester

DT1 1XJ

Contact

Mrs Lisa Hosking

Email

lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1305225523

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

one.3) Communication

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

Framework to provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2022 - Potential reopening

Reference number

DN573106

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

To express your interest in applying for the framework to provide short breaks for children who are disabled from April 2022, please email childrensservicescontracts@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by no later than Thursday 4th November 2021 at 16.00 at which point this expression of interest period will close.

Where there are expressions of interest from one supplier or more, then the framework will be re-opened to allow suppliers who have expressed an interest during the above period to apply to become members.

Related to Project DN454600 Framework to Provide Short Breaks for Children who are Disabled from April 2020 originally tendered 10th January 2020. Publication OJS Number: 2020/S 081-192474 Contract Finder Notice Reference: DORST001-DN454600-05067034

We are looking to reopen and expand our Short Break Provider framework (set up in 2020) to extend the number of suitable service providers offering a range of varied short break opportunities for children, young people and their carers across Dorset.

Short Breaks for Children, Young People and Young Adults who are Disabled are focused on delivering and developing services for 0 – 25-year-olds.

This tender is about putting in place a range of Targeted and Specialist Short Break opportunities throughout the County (Dorset).

Short breaks are when a child or young person has planned time apart from their main carer outside school hours, taking part in activities they like, to form and develop friendships and become more confident and independent. Short Breaks allow the child’s family to have a break from the demands of caring, to relax and recharge their batteries, to spend time with each other and their other children and to reduce family stress. Short Breaks can take place in a community location, the child’s own home, the home of an approved short break carer, or in a residential setting.

Reliability of the provision and support is essential in order that a family can plan ahead. The framework is divided into the two categories detailed below:

CATEGORY A: Specialist Services - This is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following: - Residential overnight short breaks - Weekend, after school and holiday short break sessions - Personal Assistant, in-home and community support work.

CATEGORY B: Targeted Services - Services required are likely to include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Outreach one to one services including befriending/buddy/PA schemes (at home or in the community)

- After school, holiday and weekend play, sports and activity sessions for all ages - Activity, day and evening sessions for young people aged 15-18 and/or 18 – 25

To express your interest in applying for the framework to provide short breaks for children who are disabled from April 2022, please email childrensservicescontracts@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by no later than Thursday 4th November 2021 at 16.00 at which point this expression of interest period will close.

Where there are expressions of interest from one supplier or more, then the framework will be re-opened to allow suppliers who have expressed an interest during the above period to apply to become members.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

CATEGORY A - Specialist Services

Lot No

A

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following:

- Residential overnight short breaks

- Weekend, after school and holiday short break sessions

- Personal Assistant, in-home and community support work.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Contract is for 1 year (01/04/2022 - 31/03/2023) with the option to extend for an additional period of 12 months.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

CATEGORY B - Targeted Services

Lot No

B

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
  • 85320000 - Social services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services required are likely to include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Outreach one to one services including befriending/buddy/PA schemes (at home or in the community)

- After school, holiday and weekend play, sports and activity sessions for all ages

- Activity, day and evening sessions for young people aged 15-18 and/or 18 – 25

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Contract is for 1 year (01/04/2022 - 31/03/2023) with the option to extend for an additional period of 12 months.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

30 September 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: No