Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
Contact
Mrs Julia Simpkins
julia.simpkins@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1225718441
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
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
www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
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
CS1731 Short break, Clubs and Activities Scheme
Reference number
DN695831
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is an introduction to a Tender Opportunity that will be advertised in November 2023.
The Market Engagement Event will be run as Team's Event online on Tuesday 31st October 2023 from 10am until 1130am in the morning for providers that would be interested in tendering a bid.
Introduction :
The Childrens act 1989, The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 and The Childrens and Families act 2014, state the duty for local authorities to provide a range of short breaks for disabled children, young people and their families.
Additionally, the SEND code of practice 0- 25 years (January 2015) provides statutory guidance on organizations such as the local authority on the delivery of a short breaks offer.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Introduction :
The Childrens act 1989, The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 and The Childrens and Families act 2014, state the duty for local authorities to provide a range of short breaks for disabled children, young people and their families.
Additionally, the SEND code of practice 0- 25 years (January 2015) provides statutory guidance on organizations such as the local authority on the delivery of a short breaks offer.
Purpose:
The overarching purpose of the service is to provide Children and Young People (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) with opportunities to take part in social and educational and leisure activities outside their home.
These opportunities will be independent of the parents and carers of the CYP with SEND which will also provide them with a break.
The activities on offer will be led by service users with the provider encouraging ambition and encouraging positive risk taking.
They will be culturally appropriate and meet the racial, cultural, linguistic, gender, sexual orientation and religious needs of the CYP.
They will provide opportunities for new experiences, promote friendships and supportive relationships.
The activities will promote inclusion and promote skills to enable CYP with SEND to participate more fully in the community.
Local context.
Wiltshire (excluding Swindon) has over 15,000 CYP identified and as having SEN support and have been issued with a SEN plan. Of this number there are over 3500 CYP that have been with issued with an EHCP.
Wiltshire is a large and rural county and services need to offer provision to a large geographical area. Transport links continue to develop and improve but travelling around Wiltshire continues to pose a challenge to the community.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 November 2023
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
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-131106