Decision details

To award a framework contract for the provision of short breaks services. The framework will be awarded for 4 years and the under the framework will be awarded for a 2 year period with the potential to extend for a further 2 years.

Part 2 annex

The Cabinet considered financial and tender details in relation to Minute item 227/13.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the following providers be added to the framework agreement as they have successfully passed the evaluation process outlined in the Invitation to Tender:

Action for Blind People, Action for Children, Animated Youth, Avenues, Barnardo’s, Cherry Trees, The Children’s Trust, Core Assets Children’s Services, Crossroads Care Surrey, Cycling Projects, Disability Challengers, Family Resource Centre UK, Freewheelers Theatre and Media Ltd, KIDS, Link Leisure, Live & Learn, Prospect Housing, Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, Reigate and Redhill YMCA, Rhythmix, Shooting Star Chase, Stopgap Dance Company, The National Autistic Society, Voyage Care, White Lodge Centre, for the provision of Short Breaks for Children and Young People With Disabilities to commence on 1 April 2014. 

2.         That, as part of the mini competition process, no tenderer is awarded a contract unless their quality score in that mini competition achieves a minimum of 40% of the 60% allocated to quality.

Reasons for Decisions:

The existing contracts will expire on 31 March 2014.  A full tender process, in compliance with the requirement of EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council following a thorough evaluation process.