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Staffordshire County Council is seeking to contract with Providers who can provide activities and support in Staffordshire for Children and Young People with SEND.
Providers must have an understanding and regard to the following:
Care Act 2014
SEND code of Practice 2015
Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguards
Children and Families Act 2014
Short Breaks Regulations
Public Services (Social value) Act 2012
Staffordshire Connects
The objective of this service is to provide a range of Short Break activities across Staffordshire which Children and Young People with SEND can enjoy as independently as possible
Those interested will be required to provide and evidence that they can deliver the following within Staffordshire, activities which are:
Meaningful and appropriate for a variety of ages
Interesting
Supports Children and Young People in preparation for adulthood
Promote independence and well being
Indoor and /or outdoor
Term time and holiday time
Offer Value for money
Offer effective short breaks for the family
Providers will be required to
Encourage and enable Children and Young People with SEND to access community-based services and support
Work with local organisations to promote inclusion for Children and Young People with SEND
Be flexible if required to deliver activities when gaps in provision is recognised
Engage in meaningful partnership working and effective communication with the family and professionals
Develop networking opportunities for young people and families
Positive changes to the quality of people's lives
Have a genuine desire to influence change for others
Be innovative and consider solutions to challenges
Staffordshire County Council is particularly interested to hear from providers who can offer activities
1. in rural or less populated areas across Staffordshire,
2. and who can offer support for those with more complex needs
Staffordshire County Council would like to hear from Providers who are interested and capable of delivering an excellent, high quality and outcome focused service for children and young people with disabilities.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES LIMITED | Charity Commission: 1097940 Companies House: 04764232 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| CAUDWELL CHILDREN | Charity Commission: 1079770 Companies House: 03864620 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| CHASE AQUA RURAL ENTERPRISE CIC | 07550486 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| CHUCKLE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED | 07097079 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| DOVES CARE & SUPPORT LTD | 10335006 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| GARTMORE RIDING SCHOOL | - | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| LET US PLAY (WOLVERHAMPTON) | Charity Commission: 1104506 Companies House: 05042881 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| SHERRATTS WOOD CIC | 07902665 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | Charity Commission: 259558 Companies House: 00959609 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| STOKE CITY COMMUNITY TRUST | Charity Commission: 1104006 Companies House: 04875877 | ~£1,200,000 estimated from lot values | - |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £31,976,094 in 351 payments (over £25k) from Scottish Government, Department for Education, Welsh Government, Department for Transport, Ministry of Justice and 7 more public bodies (2010-04-06 to 2026-02-27).