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Children and Young People Short Breaks

Borough of Telford & Wrekin

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 10:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

01 Apr 2025 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 10:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin, in collaboration with Shropshire Council, has initiated a tender for a Foster Care Overnight Short Breaks service for children and young people (CYP) with disabilities and complex health needs. This procurement falls under the Welfare services for children and young people category and is located in the UKG21 region (Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom). The process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 5th May 2025, and the contract commencement expected on 1st July 2025. This open procedure under the "lightTouch" regime, above the threshold with an estimated value of £350,000, aims to support both councils' ambitions for high-quality, local, overnight respite services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialised in foster care, disability support services, or social care. The contract period is substantial, extending up to 4 years through possible renewals, providing a stable business prospect. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the focus on high-quality care and community involvement. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain a foothold in the public sector, and contribute to essential services that make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Young People Short Breaks

Notice Description

Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council are seeking to commission a Foster Care Overnight Short Breaks service for children and young people (CYP) with disabilities and complex health needs across the county. The Children Act 2004 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Short Breaks Regulations 2011 require Local Authorities to provide services designed to give breaks for carers of children with disabilities. The Short Breaks offer aims to support the needs and aspirations of children and young people with disabilities, as well as support parent, carer and family wellbeing. Short Breaks provide an opportunity for CYP with disabilities to: spend time away from their carers; try out new things; have fun and make new friends; helps to support a child or young person's social and emotional development; as well as providing them with new experiences and an opportunity to learn new skills. It is important that the short break gives the young person the opportunity to develop their independence in preparation for adulthood. Short Break services span a range of activities, care and support options that a CYP with disabilities may need. A Short Break can last from a few hours to a few days, an evening, a weekend, and school holiday daytime activities, depending on assessed need. There is insufficient, local overnight Short Breaks across both Telford and Wrekin borough and Shropshire Local Authority areas. Therefore both Councils are seeking to jointly commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service for CYP with disabilities and complex health needs in the county. This aligns to both Council's ambition to offer regulated, local and high quality overnight respite, within a homely environment.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: up to 4 more additional years as a +2 +2 extension

Planning Information

Desktop market assessment to invite interested Parties to an engagement event to discuss the requirements of the new service. The outcome from this process can be found in the documents folder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013549-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Postcode Area
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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