Planning

Respite Services - Learning Disabilities

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

20 May 2025 at 08:09

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Respite Services aimed at individuals with learning disabilities. This process falls under the health and social work services industry category, classified under CPV code 85000000. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an anticipated contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2032. Located in the UKK24 region, United Kingdom, the council has outlined a future notice date of 31st January 2026. The estimated contract value stands at £3,000,000. This process is governed by the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and adheres to a 'lightTouch' regime.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for organisations specialising in social care and support services. Companies with expertise in managing and delivering respite services for individuals with learning disabilities would find this contract particularly suited to their skills. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative, sensitive approaches to care provision that align with public sector needs will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract allows for sustained business growth and the possibility of establishing a lasting partnership with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Respite Services - Learning Disabilities

Notice Description

Provision of Respite Services - Learning Disabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022957-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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