CS5978 Befriending Short Break Services Framework

The subject matter of the framework is a befriending service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Service will enable and support children and young people to live ordinary family lives, have fun, try new activities, gain independence and make friends.

The Service will also provide families with a short break from their caring responsibilities Tower Hamlets sought expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers to deliver Befriending Short Break Services.

The services will be available for children and young people aged five to 17 (up to a child’s 18th birthday), who: • are on the autistic spectrum (Autistic Spectrum Disorder - ASD); and / or • have severe learning difficulties; and / or • have complex health needs, including (although not limited to) those with physical and / or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care), and those with associated sensory impairments and must also be available to young people with disabilities who are aged 18 to 25, on a spot-purchase basis (i.e. care package to be purchased, as and when needed, on a case-by-case basis). The successful provider will enter into contract with Tower Hamlets utilising Framework Agreement included in the Tender pack, then subsequently utilising the call-off agreement also included for each project requirement. Tower Hamlets followed the Open procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.