Buyer Name: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Buyer Address: Waltham Forest Town Hall, London, UKI53, E17 4JF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Gemma Edwards
Contact Email: gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 2084968233
Buyer Name: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Buyer Address: Waltham Forest Town Hall, London, UKI53, E17 4JF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Gemma Edwards
Contact Email: gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 2084968233
The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest (“the Authority”) is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children with Disabilities Living in the London Borough of Waltham Forest (“the Framework”). The Framework shall commence on 1st April 2021 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue up to and including 31st March 2026 (“the Framework Period”). The Council reserves the right to re-open the Framework Agreement and appoint new Service Providers during the Framework Period either (i) every six (6) months, or (ii) under circumstances where a need for service requirement cannot be provided for by existing Service Providers already party to the Framework Agreement, at the Council’s sole discretion. The Authority is seeking to appoint multiple providers who can deliver good quality, safe, efficient and enjoyable activities to particular individuals assessed by the Authority as being eligible for Short Breaks Services under the provisions of the Care Act 2014, the Children Act 1989, the Equality Act 2010 and the Children and Families Act 2014. The Framework is split into four (4) Lots:- Lot 1: Outreach Support The service is primarily focussed on delivering personalised 1:1 support both in the family home and enabling children and young people with disabilities to access and use universal services offered to all children and young people. Lot 2: Group Activities The provision of group activities and services that can deliver and meet the needs and requirements of children and young people with a disability. Lot 3: Overnight Stays Away from Home The delivery of overnight Short Breaks delivered at any point in a suitable residential style setting within easy access of children and young people and their parents living in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Lot 4: Other Short Breaks Services / Activities This covers services that cannot be classified as outreach support or group activities under the Framework (in the above Lots).
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: www.londontenders.org
Link Description: www.londontenders.org
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005589-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot Title: Out Reach Support
Lot Description: The service is primarily focussed on delivering personalised 1:1 support both in the family home and enabling children and young people with disabilities to access and use universal services offered to all children and young people.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 715,520
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 894,400
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Group Activities
Lot Description: The provision of group activities and services that can deliver and meet the needs and requirements of children and young people with a disability.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 715,520
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 894,400
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Overnight Stays Away from Home
Lot Description: The delivery of overnight Short Breaks delivered at any point in a suitable residential style setting within easy access of children and young people and their parents living in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 178,880
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 223,600
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot Title: Other Short Break Services / Activities
Lot Description: This covers services that cannot be classified as outreach support or group activities under the Framework (in the above Lots).
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 178,880
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 223,600
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Document Description: www.londontenders.org
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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