Overnight Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities
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Northumberland County Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of "Overnight Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities." This initiative falls under the social work and related services category, aiming to deliver services to children and young individuals aged 6-18 years with moderate to severe learning disabilities and complex needs, including challenging behaviours and various disorders. The procurement, classified as a "light touch" open procedure, is to be conducted in the UKC21 region, with the contract period scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028.
Key deadlines include a tender submission end date of 15th August 2025 and an award period concluding on 31st August 2025. This procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 1st August 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering social work and related services to a vulnerable demographic.
Companies with experience in handling complex health needs and delivering services that enhance the personal development and leisure options for children would be well-suited for this tender. Additionally, firms familiar with operating in regions witnessing a service and provider deficit will find substantial growth potential. Businesses that excel in recruiting and retaining skilled professionals, while safely handling diverse and complex needs, are encouraged to participate.
Engaging in this contract could elevate a company's profile within the public sector, particularly in social services for children with disabilities.
The aim of the service will be to offer a specialist short break service to children and young people aged from 6 - 18 years old who have moderate to severe learning disabilities and additional complex needs including challenging behaviour, Epilepsy, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, physical disabilities, communication difficulties and complex health needs such as gastrostomies. Whilst individual need will differ the objective of the service will be to: Enable children and young people to access social and leisure opportunities. Support children and young people to develop their life skills and independence as well as developing personal safety skills and managing self-care.
Enable family carers to take a break from their caring role.
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The contract period is three years.
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