IA3441 Children's Community Care and Support Framework

Overview

Lots (6)

• Lot 1- Community Access and Socialisation

  To provide Care to Children and Young People (0-18) (with SEND) and their Families, to aid access to community settings and Socialisation. This support will help Children and Young People learn and acquire new skills and assist them in preparedness for adulthood, as well as to aid Families to stay safe and well together at home, without an escalation of needs. The Service will focus on building resilience, maximising independence of the C/YP, following a strengths-based, restorative approach. Providers will deliver a quality and effective Service personalised to each C/YP's Assessed Need(s).

  Won by Optimal HealthcareWon by AMG Nursing and Care ServicesWon by Bleep 360 Care LimitedWon by Care Bridge SpecialistsWon by Care Perfect LtdWon by Care Supreme LtdWon by Care UK Living LtdWon by Delight Essential Services UK Limited t/a Dolphin Healthcare ServicesWon by Doves Care and Support LtdWon by First Person Complex Care LimitedWon by Freedom Support LtdWon by Haven Healthcare ServicesWon by Healthcare 1st choiceWon by Honorable Care LtdWon by Living Waters Services LtdWon by Lotus Care services LtdWon by Mediline Home Care LtdWon by Monarch Inc.Ltd T/A Yanah CareWon by Progressive Support Services LtdWon by Pure Care SupportWon by Rainbow Care Solutions LtdWon by Saddlebrook Healthcare LtdWon by Secure Healthcare LtdWon by Starlight Healthcare LtdWon by Staffordshire Healthcare staffing LTD T/A The Care CompanyWon by Universal Care Services (UK) LtdWon by Verity Healthcare Ltd

• Lot 2- Home Care (Domiciliary Care)

  To provide Care to Children and Young People (0-18) (with SEND) and their Families in their home (which is sometimes referred to as Domiciliary Care), to help Children and Young People to be as independent as possible and assist them in preparedness for adulthood. This Care aims to aid Families to stay safe and well together at home, without an escalation of needs and supporting Carers in their caring role. The Service will focus on building resilience, maximising independence, following a strengths-based, restorative approach. Providers will deliver a quality and effective Service personalised to each C/YP's Assessed Need/s.

  Won by Starlight Healthcare LtdWon by Living Waters Services LtdWon by 3 Angels Complex CareWon by AMG Nursing and Care ServicesWon by Bleep 360 Care LimitedWon by Care Bridge SpecialistsWon by Care Perfect LtdWon by Care Supreme LtdWon by Care UK Living LtdWon by Delight Essential Services UK Limited t/a Dolphin Healthcare ServicesWon by Doves Care and Support LtdWon by First Person Complex Care LimitedWon by Freedom Support LtdWon by Haven Healthcare ServicesWon by Healthcare 1st choiceWon by Honorable Care LtdWon by JAM Care LtdWon by Medgen Community Services Ltd. trading as MCS HEALTHCARE LIMITEDWon by Monarch Inc.Ltd T/A Yanah CareWon by Oiza Healthcare LtdWon by Prestige NursingWon by Progressive Support Services LtdWon by Pure Care SupportWon by Rainbow Care Solutions LtdWon by Revelation 22 Care LtdWon by Saddlebrook Healthcare LtdWon by Secure Healthcare LtdWon by Staffordshire Healthcare staffing LTD T/A The Care CompanyWon by Universal Care Services (UK) LtdWon by Verity Healthcare LtdWon by Lotus Care services Ltd

• Lot 3- Sitting Service

  This Service is to ensure Carers are supported to take break from their caring role and responsibilities for C/YP age 0-18 who have SEND. The Provider must offer a flexible Sitting Service that can be provided during the day, evening, or night for any length of time, as follows: • C/YP can be supported in the home, giving the Carer time to go out if they choose. • C/YP may wish to go out in their local community for the allocated hours to pursue their own interests. Care Staff can accompany Carers and the C/YP on outings to provide the extra support required for the whole Family unit.

  Won by Optimal HealthcareWon by 3 Angels Complex CareWon by AMG Nursing and Care ServicesWon by Bleep 360 Care LimitedWon by Care Bridge SpecialistsWon by Care Perfect LtdWon by Care Supreme LtdWon by Care UK Living LtdWon by Delight Essential Services UK Limited t/a Dolphin Healthcare ServicesWon by Doves Care and Support LtdWon by Freedom Support LtdWon by Haven Healthcare ServicesWon by Healthcare 1st choiceWon by Honorable Care LtdWon by Living Waters Services LtdWon by Lotus Care services LtdWon by Medgen Community Services Ltd. trading as MCS HEALTHCARE LIMITEDWon by Mediline Home Care LtdWon by Monarch Inc.Ltd T/A Yanah CareWon by Newcross Healthcare Solutions LtdWon by Oiza Healthcare LtdWon by Prestige NursingWon by Progressive Support Services LtdWon by Pure Care SupportWon by Rainbow Care Solutions LtdWon by Revelation 22 Care LtdWon by Saddlebrook Healthcare LtdWon by Secure Healthcare LtdWon by Starlight Healthcare LtdWon by Staffordshire Healthcare staffing LTD T/A The Care CompanyWon by Universal Care Services (UK) LtdWon by Verity Healthcare Ltd

• Lot 4- Complex/Urgent Domiciliary Care

  Providers will be expected to deliver Care in an urgent situation/emergency, within the C/YPs home or hospital setting, to ensure the C/YP Social Care Needs are met. Support will be individualised to the C/YP needs, enabling the Family to stay safe and well together, deescalating the risk of the C/YP entering the local authority care system. This Care required could be surrounding complex care needs and life limiting conditions. The Provider may need to work alongside healthcare and other professionals to deliver Care. The Provider must comply with all Relevant Legislation. The Service will be provided by appropriately qualified Staff, in line with the Essential Standards set out by the CQC.

  Won by Pure Care SupportWon by Mediline Home Care LtdWon by 3 Angels Complex CareWon by AMG Nursing and Care ServicesWon by Bleep 360 Care LimitedWon by Care Bridge SpecialistsWon by Care UK Living LtdWon by Delight Essential Services UK Limited t/a Dolphin Healthcare ServicesWon by Doves Care and Support LtdWon by Freedom Support LtdWon by Haven Healthcare ServicesWon by Healthcare 1st choiceWon by JAM Care LtdWon by Lotus Care services LtdWon by Medgen Community Services Ltd. trading as MCS HEALTHCARE LIMITEDWon by Oiza Healthcare LtdWon by Prestige NursingWon by Progressive Support Services LtdWon by Rainbow Care Solutions LtdWon by Revelation 22 Care LtdWon by Saddlebrook Healthcare LtdWon by Secure Healthcare LtdWon by Standby 24 LtdWon by Starlight Healthcare LtdWon by Staffordshire Healthcare staffing LTD T/A The Care CompanyWon by Verity Healthcare LtdWon by Yorhealth UK

• Lot 5- Complex/Urgent Behaviour Support

  Providers will be expected to deliver Care in an urgent situation/emergency, within the C/YPs home or community, to ensure the C/YP Social Care Needs are met. Support will be individualised to the C/YP needs, enabling the Family to stay safe and well together, deescalating the risk of the C/YP entering the local authority care system. This Care could be surrounding complex needs and Challenging Behaviour related to Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or trauma. The Provider may need to work alongside healthcare and other professionals to deliver Care. The Provider must comply with all Relevant Legislation. The Service will be provided by appropriately qualified Care Staff, in line with the Essential Standards set out by the CQC.

  Won by Optimal HealthcareWon by 3 Angels Complex CareWon by AMG Nursing and Care ServicesWon by Bleep 360 Care LimitedWon by Care Bridge SpecialistsWon by Care UK Living LtdWon by Delight Essential Services UK Limited t/a Dolphin Healthcare ServicesWon by Doves Care and Support LtdWon by Freedom Support LtdWon by Haven Healthcare ServicesWon by Healthcare 1st choiceWon by JAM Care LtdWon by Lotus Care services LtdWon by Medgen Community Services Ltd. trading as MCS HEALTHCARE LIMITEDWon by Mediline Home Care LtdWon by Prestige NursingWon by Pure Care SupportWon by Rainbow Care Solutions LtdWon by Saddlebrook Healthcare LtdWon by Secure Healthcare LtdWon by Standby 24 LtdWon by Starlight Healthcare LtdWon by Staffordshire Healthcare staffing LTD T/A The Care CompanyWon by Verity Healthcare Ltd

• Lot 6 Lifeskills & Independence Programme

  The Life skills & Independence programme will help Young People with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) to achieve their dreams or goals and to develop Life skills for the future. The Provision of Life skills and Independence support must enable C/YP with SEND to work towards individualised, person-centred Outcomes with appropriate support to access their local community, preparing them effectively for adulthood and equip C/YP with SEND and their Carers with the tools and confidence to actively participate in their local community. The Life Skills and Independence Programme can benefit and provide C/YP with SEND with an opportunity to: • Seek appropriate employment opportunities. • Promote independent living. • Spend time away from their Carers. • Socialise with peers and make new friends. • Learn new skills. • Keep physically active. • Improve their communication skills. • Access activities which support them to develop self-esteem, confidence, and social interaction skills. • Gain independence To qualify as a Lifeskills and Independence Short Break opportunity, any support period must: • Last a minimum of 2 hours and maximum of 4 hours per week; and • Be facilitated outside of the school day - this can include at an evening, weekend or during the school holiday.

  Won by Optimal HealthcareWon by Action for Children Services LtdWon by Care Bridge SpecialistsWon by Care Supreme LtdWon by Care UK Living LtdWon by Delight Essential Services UK Limited t/a Dolphin Healthcare ServicesWon by Doves Care and Support LtdWon by First Person Complex Care LimitedWon by Living Waters Services LtdWon by Lotus Care services LtdWon by Mediline Home Care LtdWon by Oiza Healthcare LtdWon by Pure Care SupportWon by Saddlebrook Healthcare LtdWon by Secure Healthcare LtdWon by Starlight Healthcare LtdWon by Staffordshire Healthcare staffing LTD T/A The Care CompanyWon by Verity Healthcare Ltd

Award outcome

Award date

16 October 2025

Contract period

30 September 2025 → 31 March 2028

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