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Contract Award Notice

Community Short Breaks for Disabled Children

  • First published: 07 April 2025
  • Last modified: 07 April 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7ec
Published by:
Oxfordshire County Council
Authority ID:
AA21285
Publication date:
07 April 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver Community based short breaks for disabled children and young people. The community short breaks provision is split into different types of activities (Lots) each lot is split geographically into Delivery Area 1, 2 and 3. Details of the delivery areas can be found in appendix 1 Service Specification within this Invitation to tender. The core service will consist of regular sessions to support children and young people to have consistent access to Short Breaks which offer a range of creative, flexible, fun and co-designed activities in local communities for children and young people with disabilities aged 5-18 This can be a combination of sessions after school, evening, weekends and in the school and college holidays.

The Council would like to achieve a wide range of services and activities across the County within the following Lots which are:

• Lot 1 After school activities.

• Lot 2 Weekend and school holidays activities,

• Lot 3 Evening activities and

• Lot 4 Activities for Autistic Children and Young People, without a learning disability.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Oxfordshire County Council

County Hall

Oxford

OX1 1ND

UK

Contact person: Ms Priscilla Opare Mintah

Telephone: +44 10000000

E-mail: Priscilla.Oparemintah@oxfordshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKJ14

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Community Short Breaks for Disabled Children

Reference number: DN687868

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85312120

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver Community based short breaks for disabled children and young people. The community short breaks provision is split into different types of activities (Lots) each lot is split geographically into Delivery Area 1, 2 and 3. Details of the delivery areas can be found in appendix 1 Service Specification within this Invitation to tender. The core service will consist of regular sessions to support children and young people to have consistent access to Short Breaks which offer a range of creative, flexible, fun and co-designed activities in local communities for children and young people with disabilities aged 5-18 This can be a combination of sessions after school, evening, weekends and in the school and college holidays.

The Council would like to achieve a wide range of services and activities across the County within the following Lots which are:

• Lot 1 After school activities.

• Lot 2 Weekend and school holidays activities,

• Lot 3 Evening activities and

• Lot 4 Activities for Autistic Children and Young People, without a learning disability.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 9 500 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

After School Activities

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312120

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a range of creative, flexible, fun and co-designed activities in local communities for disabled children and young people aged 5-18. We are looking for activities to be run between Mon – Fri during Oxfordshire School Term Dates for 1-3 hours.

These Services can be designed to include, for example, social experiences in the community; sport and physical activity; experiences based on cookery, arts, crafts, design, dance, drama, and music; outdoor pursuits; technology and gaming; life skills; and preparing for adulthood.

Providers can bid to run one or more of these services in one or more of the delivery areas in Oxfordshire depending on capacity. OCC will consider proposals to deliver in other geographical areas if a justification of needs can be made.

The level of provision commissioned will depend on market capacity, quality and price demonstrated. OCC may at its sole discretion exceed or exceed or reduce this level of provision.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Quality / Weighting: 50%

Quality criterion: Activities Quality (Lot Specific) / Weighting: 30%

Price / Weighting:  20%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Weekend and school holiday activities

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312120

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a range of creative, flexible fun and co-designed activities in local communities for disabled children and young people aged 5-18. This could include family events and include whole, half-day, and/or evening activities. Activities will run during the weekend year-round and weekdays outside of Oxfordshire Schools Term Dates.

These Services can be designed to include, for example, social experiences in the community; sport and physical activity; experiences based on cookery, arts, crafts, design, dance, drama, and music; outdoor pursuits; technology and gaming; life skills; and preparing for adulthood.

Providers can bid to run one or more of these services in one or more of the delivery areas in Oxfordshire depending on capacity. OCC will consider proposals to deliver in other geographical areas if a justification of needs can be made.

The level of provision commissioned will depend on market capacity, quality and price demonstrated. OCC may at its sole discretion exceed or exceed or reduce this level of provision.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Quality / Weighting: 50%

Quality criterion: Activities Quality (Lot Specific) / Weighting: 30%

Price / Weighting:  20%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Evening Activities

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312120

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a range of creative, flexible, fun and co-designed activities in local communities for disabled children and young people aged 11-18. We are looking for activities between Mon – Fri during Oxfordshire Schools Term Dates.

These Services can be designed to include, for example, social experiences in the community; sport and physical activity; experiences based on cookery, arts, crafts, design, dance, drama, and music; outdoor pursuits; technology and gaming; life skills; and preparing for adulthood.

Providers can bid to run one or more of these services in one or more of the delivery areas in Oxfordshire depending on capacity. OCC will consider proposals to deliver in other geographical areas if a justification of needs can be made.

The level of provision commissioned will depend on market capacity, quality and price demonstrated. OCC may at its sole discretion exceed or exceed or reduce this level of provision.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Quality / Weighting: 50%

Quality criterion: Activities Quality (Lot Specific) / Weighting: 30%

Price / Weighting:  20%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Activities for Autistic Children and Young People, without a learning disability

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85312120

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To provide a range of creative, flexible, fun and co-designed activities in local communities for disabled children and young people with Autism within the age range of 5-18. We are looking for a range of activities for after school, weekend, holidays, and evenings.

These Services can be designed to include, for example, social experiences in the community; sport and physical activity; experiences based on cookery, arts, crafts, design, dance, drama, and music; outdoor pursuits; technology and gaming; life skills; and preparing for adulthood.

Providers can bid to run one or more of these services in one or more of the delivery areas in Oxfordshire depending on capacity. OCC will consider proposals to deliver in other geographical areas if a justification of needs can be made.

The level of provision commissioned will depend on market capacity, quality and price demonstrated. OCC may at its sole discretion exceed or exceed or reduce this level of provision.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Service Quality / Weighting: 50%

Quality criterion: Activities Quality (Lot Specific) / Weighting: 30%

Price / Weighting:  20%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 001-687868

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: After School Activites

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Endorphins Group Limited

Halifax

HX1 1HX

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 30 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: After School Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Gallery Trust Limited

Oxford

OX4 4DU

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 270 504.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: After School Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Let's Play Project

Banbury

OX17 3JL

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 98 639.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Weekend and School Holiday Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Endorphins Group Limited

Halifax

HX1 1HX

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 160 092.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Weekend and School Holiday Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Gallery Trust Limited

Oxford

OX4 4DU

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 186 727.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Weekend and School Holiday Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Let's Play Project

Banbury

OX17 3JL

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 90 489.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Weekend and School Holiday Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Parasol Project

Oxford

OX3 9RG

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 101 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Weekend and School Holiday Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 13

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Yellow Submarine Holidays Limited

Oxford

OX1 1HH

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 78 092.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Evening Activities

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Activities for Autistic Children and Young People, without a learning disability

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Autism Family Support Oxfordshire

Abingdon

OX14 3GD

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 40 880.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Activities for Autistic Children and Young People, without a learning disability

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sportsworks Limited

Cumbria

LA8 8LD

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 57 472.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Activities for Autistic Children and Young People, without a learning disability

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Gallery Trust Limited

Oxford

OX4 4DU

UK

NUTS: UKJ14

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 22 199.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Oxfordshire County Council

Oxford

OX1 1ND

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

24/03/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85312120 Daycare services for disabled children and young people Social work services without accommodation

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Priscilla.Oparemintah@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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