Tender: Community Support Framework for Children in Stoke-on-Trent – Short Breaks, Planned and Urgent Support

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking multiple providers for a Community Support Framework to deliver stabilising services for children living in Stoke-on-Trent and for children who may be supported elsewhere, focusing on children with disabilities and those on the edge of care or in care. The framework covers Short Breaks (lots 1a non-CQC/no personal care; 1b CQC for personal care; 1c complex personal and health-related care), Planned Intervention (Lot 2), and Urgent Support required within 24–48 hours (lots 3a non-CQC/no personal care; 3b CQC for personal care; 3c complex personal and health-related care). The Council will manage an open framework via call-off agreements and invites providers to apply for one or more lots; providers must employ staff with local knowledge and with experience of safeguarding vulnerable children, and be able to deliver safe, proven, effective, trauma-informed, outcome-focused care. Indicative annual potential spend per lot is: Lot 1a £250,000; Lot 1b £250,000; Lot 1c £650,000; Lot 2 £100,000; Lot 3a £400,000; Lot 3b £450,000; Lot 3c £450,000. The procurement is treated as a hybrid Mixed Procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 and the NHS Provider Selection Regime, with PA23 prevailing, and the framework is classed as a light touch Open Framework for a maximum term of 8 years.