Achieving for Children (AfC), with Kingston Council, are constructing a new, purpose-built overnight respite facility at the Moor Lane Centre KT9 2AA. This building will be used to provide overnight respite care for children and young people who may have multiple disabilities, complex medical needs and challenging behaviour, and are aged 8 to 17 years.

AfC engaged with the relevant market by publishing a PIN on the 14.11.2018 and a Contract Notice on 9.1.2019 inviting tenders for this service.

The aim of this service is to provide the young people an opportunity to learn, flourish and develop their independent living skills within a safe environment outside their family home and also to provide ‘time off’ for families from the additional demands of caring for child with special educational needs and disabilities.

This procurement falls under the ‘Light Touch Regime’ Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, AfC in compliance with Regulations 74 to 76 would like to enter into a long term partnership with action for children to deliver a high quality standard of respite care to be provided by a team of qualified and experienced staff. It is to be noted that the commencement of this contact is contingent to the premises being ready.

The vision for AfC is to create a warm family type environment where children and young people are encouraged and supported to have fun, experience new things and develop their daily living skills. With a holistic view of the young person’s needs, to provide a caring, safe and supportive environment based on clear boundaries, structure and always ensuring the child/ young person’s welfare is paramount at all times.