Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5a-7404-7380-a83d-515e5923f471/framework-for-the-provision-of-childrens-short-break-activities-and-support-ser awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the Provision of Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services (Aiming High) [Staffordshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/staffordshire-county-council) Estimated value £700,000 to £800,000 Published 1 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 4 Dec 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council is seeking to secure suitable Providers to provide Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Providers are required who can offer Children's Short Break Activities and Support Services which are safe and enjoyable and promote independence and meet the varied needs of Children and Young People within Staffordshire. Comprises of 3 lots: - Lot 1 Activities Family Attendance (Age 0-17 years) Family Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, and their Families. This may include parents / Carers, siblings and extended family members. Activities - Family Attendance may include, but are not limited to: • Family Fun / Information Days; • Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips; Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young people with SEND and their Families to participate in or may seek to provide additional support / resources to enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families to participate in 'existing universal' activities. The provision of Activities - Family Attendance may: • Enable the 'whole family unit' to spend 'quality time' participating in a fun and interesting activity; • Enable Children and Young People with SEND and their Families and Carers to connect / socialise with their local community; • Equip Families and Carers of Children and Young people with SEND with the skills and confidence to participate in further community based opportunities. - Lot 2 Activities For Children / Young People Individual Attendance (Age 0-17 years) Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 0-17 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers Activities for Children/Young People Individual Attendance may include, but are not limited to: • Preparing for independence; • Leisure and Recreational Activities and Trips; Providers may facilitate activities specifically for Children and Young People with SEND to participate in or may seek to provide additional support to enable Children and Young People with SEND to participate in 'existing universal' activities. - Lot 3 Life / Independence Skills (Age 11-25 years) Lifeskills and Independence can be accessed by Children and Young People with SEND aged 11-25 years old, as in accordance with the specified Eligibility Criteria, independently of their Families and Carers. Providers will require skills in working with Children and Young People with SEND and their Families or Carers to identify and agree Individualised Person Centred Outcomes, to be achieved through this time limited provision, in advance of the physical provision of support commencing. Additional information: This is an electronic tender. Suppliers should register by completing their details on the Proactis e-tendering system: https:// supplierlive.proactisp2p.com and then register an interest in this opportunity. Read full description ## CPV classification Daycare services for handicapped children and young people Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/97f911f5-7d29-4e50-aa8f-ae3dc5d15cc6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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