Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb8-fe04-7130-923b-ac36438cb799/flexible-procurement-system-for-the-provision-of-childrens-short-breaks-service Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of Children's Short Breaks Services [Doncaster Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/doncaster-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 3 Jul 2023 Deadline 1411 days left 31 Aug 2030 ## 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. - 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 City of Doncaster Council (The Council) is to establish a Flexible Procurement System for the Provision of Children's Short Breaks Services There are five lots available: Lot 1: Regulated Personal Support. Personal support services will provide children and young people with an individual tailored support service that is personalised to meet their individual needs. Personal Support can range from supporting the individual or individuals to access suitable provision in the community or possible leisure activities. Personal care is physical help and/or prompting with eating, drinking, toileting, washing, bathing, health needs, nail and hair care in the community. Lot 2: Unregulated Support. Support services will provide children and young people with an individual tailored support service that is personalised to meet their needs while accessing suitable provision in the community or possible local leisure activities. Lot 3: Play, Leisure and Group Activities. Activities and group work support will provide children and young people with opportunities to access to a wide range of experiences and opportunities alongside their peers. This will be after school, at the weekend or in school holidays. They will be designed to enable children and young people to have fun, socialise, learn new skills and have the same opportunities as non-disabled young people. Lot 4: Overnight Residential Support. OFSTED registered overnight residential support will take place in settings that are as much like home as possible. Skilled and experienced staff will provide eligible children and young people with the opportunity to interact with others and develop communication, life, and social skills. Lot 5: Regulated Personal Home Care. Personal home care support that provides support for a young person, usually early morning, or early evening sessions any day of the week, ranging from 30-60 minutes per session to maintain their personal care routines. This may be before school or approaching bedtime. The family may also request overnight support in the family home. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5ba79b26-4b40-4680-b548-622f86aec96c) 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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