Social work and related services

Tender description

Shropshrie Council is seeking a flexible and reliable range of good quality Assessed Short Breaks, which provide overnight care and support to access community based leisure activities. This service will provide choice and meet the needs of disabled children and their families in all parts of Shropshire, promoting children's independence and preparation for adulthood. Shropshire Council is seeking flexible and reliable range of good quality Assessed Short Breaks, which provide overnight care and support to access community based leisure activities. This service shall provide choice and meet the needs of disabled children and their families in all parts of Shropshire, promoting children's independence and preparation for adulthood. This opportunity is split into 2 lots: Lot 1: Overnight Care. Lot 2: Support to access activities in the community. The Council will appoint 1 or more Providers each delivering as sole Provider or in partnership with others, with a skilled, experienced and flexible workforce. The contract will commence on 1.1.2018 until 31.3.2021 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 36 months. As a public authority, in line with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Council has due regard to economic, social and environmental well-being in Shropshire. Accordingly the council is looking, in relation to the delivery of this contract, for proposals from contractors that could help provide social value benefits within Shropshire where practicable. Shropshire Council is seeking flexible and reliable range of good quality Assessed Short Breaks, which provide choice and meet the needs of disabled children and their families in all parts of Shropshire, promoting children's independence and preparation for adulthood. The contract will commence on 1.1.2018 until 31.3.2021 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 36 months..