Scope
Reference
C-013494
Description
The Access Fund is a grant scheme to help children and young people with additional needs to participate in activities in their local community. This can be any daytime, evening, or weekend activity that the child or young person enjoys whilst
their parent/carer has a break from caring.
The aim is for children and young people with SEND to be part of the local community, accessing inclusive activities and opportunities that they are interested in. Through
these activities, children and young people can be supported to learn new skills and
develop their independence while parents have a short break from caring responsibilities.
The Access Fund is part of a wider Community Short Breaks offer which aims to benefit as many families as possible, by supporting children and young people,
regardless of need, to access activities by removing barriers to participation and improving inclusivity. Families can apply for funding for activities in their local community that they feel would engage their child or young person.
The grant will be available to families of children and young people who reside in Newcastle upon Tyne, and who have an EHCP or are receiving DLA at any rate. The maximum grant available is £400.00.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 May 2025
Contract dates
- 1 May 2025 to 30 September 2026
- 1 year, 5 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Footsteps Children's Services Ltd
Suite 14, John Buddle Work Village Buddle Road, Benwell
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8AW
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government