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Published 24 Oct 2024, 16:29 BST

Official UK procurement notice

SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme

Official notice

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (Local council)

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,396,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 22 Nov 2024
Lots 4see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Mar 2029 · extension options published · starts 1 Apr 2025

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The purpose of this service specification is to equip providers with the necessary background knowledge and service details to effectively bid for, and if successful at tender, deliver and performance manage the provision of specialist short breaks for SEND children, young people and their families in accordance with the Sandwell Children’s Trust (The Trust) short breaks for families of SEND children principles.

CPV: Health and social work services · Social services · Special education services · Welfare services for children and young people

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 6 suppliers
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Apr 2025, N/A

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Family ActivitiesRenewal 4 yrs
Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to fundingVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Summer Schemes for children and young peopleRenewal 4 yrs
Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to fundingVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Saturday ClubsRenewal 4 yrs
Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to fundingVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4PA SupportRenewal 4 yrs
Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: West Midlands
Extensions: The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to fundingVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    Please refer to ITT Documents

  • Economic & financial standing

    Please refer to ITT Documents

    Minimum: Please refer to ITT Documents
  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to ITT Documents

    Minimum: Please refer to ITT Documents
What this means for your bid
  • “SEND Short Breaks Activity Programme” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
24 Oct 2024, 16:29 BST
Last source update
24 Oct 2024, 16:29 BST
Award evaluation window
22 Nov 2024 – …
Authority reference
SMBC 24064
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-034546
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work servicesSocial servicesSpecial education servicesWelfare services for children and young people
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG37)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b114 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Please refer to ITT Documents

Publisher note: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to Opt In. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
22 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
22 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

24 Oct 2024 → 1 Apr 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    24 Oct 2024, 16:29 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    22 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    22 Nov 2024, 15:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    1 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DBContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The High Court of EnglandReview body London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.