Due to the expiry of an existing work Agreement, the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of Short Break Activities for disabled children and young people.

The new work Agreement is expected to run for a period of three (3) years commencing 1st April 2022 and may be extended for a further one (1) year subject to funding and providers performance (at the sole discretion of the Council). The contracts will be awarded to multiple providers. This is an open work that may be opened up periodically to meet the needs of service users and demand, at the sole discretion of the Council.

This tender will culminate in the creation of a list of suitably qualified and experienced providers for the provision of these services. All providers on the work will also be accessible to eligible families opting to receive a Direct Payment, securing them the peace of mind that a rigorously vetted list of providers exist and what they offer.

– Lot 1 Group Activities: School Holiday; After School/ Evening; Saturday and Sunday Provision

– Lot 2: Buddying and Befriending/ Outreach support

– Lot 3: Overnight Crisis breaks

– Lot 4: Services for children and young people with autism