Short Breaks: Activities for Disabled Children and Short Breaks: Swimming for Disabled Children

Knowsley CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0646f7Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
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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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2030
Possible 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
85311200
85311300
85312120
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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Evaluation criteria and associated weightings on Quality QuestionsAll 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.quality80.00%
Priceprice20.00%