Short Breaks: Activities for Disabled Children and Short Breaks: Swimming for Disabled Children
Knowsley CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-0646f7Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
Estimated value
£2.1m
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
04 Feb 2026
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Description
To procure a Service or Services that will ensure the Local Authority meets its Statutory Duty under the Children Act 1989 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 to provide a range of short break services.
Scope
- Reference
- DN805564
- Total value
- £2,150,000 excluding VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2030Possible extension to 31 Oct 2032
Upon successful delivery of services and Commissioners satisfied with providers performance, To maintain continuity of service will consider utilising 2 x 12 month extension.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 853112008531130085312120
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation criteria and associated weightings on Quality Questions | All Tenders will be evaluated in terms of understanding and meeting the requirements as set out in the Specification (Document 2). The evaluation will be carried out against the pre-determined evaluation criteria and associated weightings as provided below. The evaluation panel will be formed from a number of relevant and appropriately knowledgeable staff. The panel may also include stakeholders. Final scores will be determined following a moderation meeting, at which a consensus single score per question will be determined. | quality | 80.00% |
| Price | — | price | 20.00% |