Planning

Market Engagement for Respite and Short Breaks

DORSET COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is initiating a procurement process focused on the "Market Engagement for Respite and Short Breaks," under the industry category of Social Services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key activities such as a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 2nd June 2026 from 14:00 to 15:00 via Microsoft Teams. This event is intended to explore opportunities related to both Planned and Unplanned Building Based Short Break services for working-age adults. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the engagement end date is 2nd June 2026. The procurement is slated to take place in England, United Kingdom, and is specifically aiming to serve social work services both with and without accommodation.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those offering respite and short breaks for working-age adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thereby opening avenues for business growth and network expansion within the social care sector. Firms that possess expertise in providing building-based short break services, and are capable of engaging with local authorities and adapting to both planned and unplanned service demands, would find themselves well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this market could facilitate substantial development and local impact for qualifying businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for Respite and Short Breaks

Notice Description

A market Engagement Event is being held on Tuesday 2nd of June 14:00-15:00 via Microsoft Teams to discuss Planned and Unplanned Building Based Short Break services for working-Age Adults.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b45c6eb-899b-42f5-930b-4e12caf879d5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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