Planning

RFI for Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Herefordshire

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 13:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "RFI for Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Herefordshire," in the health and social work services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone for market engagement scheduled for 15 April 2025. The initiative aims to find interested organisations to provide overnight short breaks respite, specifically designed to support disabled children and offer their families a chance to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities. The contract period is proposed to start on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028, with services being delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically the Herefordshire region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing care for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Organizations equipped with skilled carers who understand the unique challenges faced by disabled children are well-suited to compete for this tender. Participation in this contract can enhance a business's portfolio, provide stable revenue over the multi-year contract period, and strengthen their reputation within the public sector by contributing to a vital community service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of establishing whether there are any organisations that are interested in providing overnight short breaks respite in Herefordshire. Short breaks support for disabled children is part of Herefordshire's local offer for children and young people with SEND, and their families. It provides parents and carers with a break from their caring responsibilities, whilst confident that their disabled child is safe and having fun with skilled carers who understand their needs.

Planning Information

Herefordshire Council is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of establishing whether there are any organisations that are interested in providing overnight short breaks respite. Short breaks support for disabled children is part of Herefordshire’s local offer for children and young people with SEND, and their families. It provides parents and carers with a break from their caring responsibilities, whilst confident that their disabled child is safe and having fun with skilled carers who understand their needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011782-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
aksana.hironak@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432383575

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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