Tender

Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated an open procurement procedure under the title "Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks". This tender targets the health and social work services sector and is classified under sub-central government public authority. It aims to establish a framework to provide Short Breaks services within Stockport, allowing for flexible service provision directly through local procurement. The procurement process is active with various key deadlines: enquiries are due by 22nd August 2025, expression of interest by 1st September 2025, and contract awards expected by 31st October 2025. Contracts under this framework will commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude by 30th November 2033.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers in the health and social care sectors, particularly those offering residential or community-based services, as well as innovative care solutions. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its emphasis on quality service delivery. The framework's gross budget is valued at £6,577,120 GBP, divided into three active lots: Residential, Community, and Innovation services. Businesses with appropriate Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration could capitalise on this tender to expand their operations and contribute to the council's vision of flexible, high-quality support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks

Notice Description

Stockport Council wishes to establish an Open Framework in order to provide a broad range of Short Breaks to people with varying support needs within the borough. Our vision is to offer flexible option to individuals to directly purchase service from providers and where required for the local authority to directly commission appropriate services from the framework. Providers delivering personal care within the home or in residential settings, must have the appropriate CQC registration.

Lot Information

Residential Based Services

Lot 1 Residential Based Services

Community Based Services

Lot 2 - Community Based Services

Innovation

Lot 3 - Innovation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042038-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,577,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,577,120 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2033 Over 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Carol Glover
Contact Email
carol.glover@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977555867

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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