New Short Breaks for children with disabilities and additional needs - Flexible Framework
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The London Borough of Sutton is seeking applications for the provision of new short breaks for children with disabilities and additional needs through a Flexible Framework under Regulation 74 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This contract, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry, aims to provide supportive and nurturing activities for children while offering respite for parents and carers. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, will be accepting electronic submissions until 21st March 2025.
The awarded contracts will have a fixed duration aligning with the original five-year framework, ending on 10th December 2028. The services are to be delivered within the UKI region, specifically targeting community integration and family support. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social care, and community services.
With a focus on quality over price, companies that can provide high-quality group-based activities, personal assistant support, and tailored services for children with higher needs will find this procurement process particularly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises, as well as large organisations, are encouraged to apply given the diverse range of lots available within the framework. This contract provides a sustainable business opportunity to positively impact families and communities in the London Borough of Sutton.
The Council is reopening the Flexible Framework to invite new applicants. The Framework intends to commission portage and short breaks services which deliver age appropriate activities for Children With Disabilities and Additional Needs. Activities will provide a supportive and nurturing service for children and give parents and carers the opportunity to have a break from caring.
The provision of a wide range of short break activities for children with disabilities and additional needs will help to support families, give children the best start in life and help children to develop at key life stages. We want to commission services for children with disabilities and additional needs to support positive outcomes in family resilience, social integration and independence. These services should help families to give children with disabilities and additional needs the best start in life and support development through key life stages.
They should support children with disabilities and additional needs to be part of their community, to take part in wider activities to achieve positive life outcomes and support independence. The London Borough of Sutton commissions this service in accordance with Regulation 74 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime for Health and Social Care) allowing the commissioning of this contract by means of a Lot based, Flexible Framework which will be re-opened periodically as detailed within the tender documentation during the 5 year framework duration. Suppliers who successfully join the Framework at the re-opening will have a contract end date in line with the original 5 year framework duration.
Providers on this Lot are able to offer group based provision based on age ranges to support children and their families. Group activities will be based on developmental needs that reflect key life stages.
Providers for this lot are able to offer Personal Assistant support to help children and young people access community activities of their choice.
Providers on this Lot are able to offer group based provision and specialist support for those with higher needs (including complex health needs and issues of escalating behaviour).
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