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Tender for the Provision of Respite Services for the Care Agency (Negotiated procedure without the prior publication)

HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:16

Tender

22 Apr 2024 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by HM Government of Gibraltar, focuses on the provision of respite services targeted at individuals with learning disabilities and support needs. This contract falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is set to take place in Gibraltar. The procurement stage is currently at the "award" phase, with the supplier "Possabilities" being awarded the contract valued at £1,250,000 on 26th September 2025. The procurement method utilised was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, following an unsuccessful open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. This contract period will start on 7th October 2025 and will conclude on 6th October 2028.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs due to its focus on service provision in a community-oriented industry. Businesses with expertise in delivering social and personal care services are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process ensures that qualified businesses from Gibraltar, the UK, or regions with applicable trade agreements can participate, fostering a competitive environment for those intending to expand their operations in Gibraltar's social care sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Respite Services for the Care Agency (Negotiated procedure without the prior publication)

Notice Description

The provision of respite care for children and young adults with learning disabilities and supported needs together with other Service Users for which respite services may be relevant Additional information: Gibraltar does not participate in the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under the World Trade Organization (WTO). HM Government of Gibraltar therefore reserves the right to consider only those bids from eligible tenderers in Gibraltar, the UK, or a country or territory covered by a trade agreement extending to Gibraltar that contains relevant procurement provisions. The services were awarded under the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication on the grounds that the previous open procedure under the Light Touch Regime had not received compliant offers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79bf9af7-9e1f-46a1-8543-c308eef4ea69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b9b095-793c-42cc-a744-c4f0b194d68a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Additional Buyers

GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

Contact Name
Carlos Banderas
Contact Email
carlos.banderas@careagency.gov.gi
Contact Phone
+35020078528

Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
GX11 1AA
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSSABILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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