Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities in the London Borough of Redbridge

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities in the London Borough of Redbridge ("the Framework"). The Framework shall commence on 1st September 2018 and, subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue up to and including 31st August 2021 ("the Framework Period").

At the sole discretion of the Authority the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of one (1) year, providing a possible total Framework Period to midnight on 31st August 2022. The After School Club will be weekly, term-time at the provider's venue for children and young people aged five (5) to nineteen (19) years of age who reside in the Borough with: • Disabilities and special needs; and/or • A statement of special and educational needs to include Autistic spectrum disorder, Down-Syndrome, social communication difficulties and general learning difficulties with additional needs.

The Weekend Provision will consist of a recreational transition service for children and young people, giving them the opportunity to socialise with their peers and learn/increase their awareness of challenges that they may face when transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Each Service User will be offered between eight (8) and ten (10) hours of befriending per month.

The nature of the support shall be Service User led, flexible and vary depending on each individual's circumstances, needs and preferences. Service Users shall be encouraged to meet one another to provide the opportunity for peer friendships to develop within and outside of the Service.

Providers will offer a varied emotional health and well-being provision through a wide range of activities including counselling, drop in services and outreach. Organisations shall note t