Leeds Short Breaks Electronic Market Place (EMP) for the delivery of Short Breaks for Children and Young People who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disability
- Buyer
- Leeds City Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closes
- 30 September 2030
- Where
- Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Type
- Dynamic purchasing system (open to join)
In plain English
Leeds City Council is setting up an online marketplace for organisations to provide short breaks and respite care for children and young people aged under 18 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Providers will deliver activities and support to give families a break, with services tailored to individual needs including personal care, medical support, and behaviour management.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver short breaks and respite care activities for SEND children and young people across Leeds • Provide personalised support including personal/intimate care, medical interventions, behaviour management, and communication support • Work within an electronic marketplace system and support children with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
Likely requirements
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This contract requires specialist experience delivering care and support to children with complex needs; most general tradespeople (builders, electricians, cleaners) would not meet the safeguarding, training, and clinical competency requirements unless they have registered social care or health backgrounds.
How to bid
This is a Dynamic Purchasing System: an open list of approved suppliers. You can apply to join at any time while it runs, and once accepted you can bid for the individual contracts the buyer runs through it.
How dynamic purchasing systems work
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