Tender

CS6028 Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 17:18

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is actively seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the provision of Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite services. This tender, titled "CS6028 Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite," focuses on health and social work services for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. The services are to be delivered within the borough, utilising Ofsted registered residential settings. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th November 2025. The contract comprises two lots: one for children with autism spectrum conditions accompanied by severe learning disabilities, and the second for those with complex health needs. The contract, valued at approximately £6.69 million gross, will commence on 1st November 2026 and extend for up to 36 months, with the option of a 12-month extension.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for service providers experienced in delivering high-quality, flexible care services that respond to the unique needs of disabled children and their families. With a focus on both quality and social value, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in caring for children with disabilities and have access to suitable facilities in Tower Hamlets are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises meeting these criteria are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to welcome bids from a wide range of potential suppliers. The successful tenderers will not only deliver crucial support services but also enjoy the potential for business growth and community impact through this public sector contract.

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Notice Title

CS6028 Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite

Notice Description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to commission a high-quality Overnight and Related Short Breaks service eligible to children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 5 to 18 and living in the borough. The commissioning of this service enables the Council to meet its statutory duty under the Children and Families Care Act 2014. The provision contains essential services that enable and support CYP with a disability to live ordinary family lives, to have fun, try new activities, gain independence, and make friends, whilst providing parents and carers with a much-needed respite from their caring responsibilities. Our requirements are split into two lots. Lot 1 - Provision for children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) accompanied by severe learning disabilities and/or behaviour that is challenging. Lot 2 - Provision for children and young people with complex health needs (CN), including those with physical and/ or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care) and those with associated sensory impairments. Each provision is to provide the following core services: Overnight weekend short breaks (during school term-time) Day weekend placement Overnight holiday short breaks (during school half-term) and Afterschool clubs The organisations that we are seeking to engage via this Preliminary Market Engagement must have experience of delivering services to disabled CYP and have access to an appropriate Ofsted registered residential setting (s) in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, that is either owned or leased by the service provider for the duration of the contract. The residential provision must have capacity for up to 5 children under each respective Lot. The service will be delivered flexibly, using a person-centred approach, and responding to the changing needs of the family.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Provision for children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC)

Lot 1 - Provision for children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) accompanied by severe learning disabilities and/or behaviour that is challenging.

Renewal: This is a contract for 36 months with the option to extend for 12 months.

Lot 2 - Provision for children and young people with complex health needs (CN)

Lot 2 - Provision for children and young people with complex health needs (CN), including those with physical and/ or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care) and those with associated sensory impairments.

Renewal: This is a contract for 36 months with the option to extend for 12 months.

Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to provide advance notice to the marketplace for the upcoming tender opportunity and the intention of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to hold a preliminary market engagement session to identify potential suppliers to ensure the submission of strong bids. Market Engagement Session To provide potential suppliers with more information about the upcoming opportunity, we are hosting an online Market Engagement session that will take place on Monday 18th August 2025 (14:00 - 15:00). The session is advertised openly using this notice. Suppliers wishing to attend the Preliminary market engagement session should be capable of meeting the procurement description/requirements outlined within this notification. If you would like to attend, please register your interest free of charge at: www.londontenders.org with the name, position, email address and contact details of attendee/s. The deadline for registration is Thursday 14th August 2025, 13:00 hours. NOTE: Attendance at the market engagement is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064977-2025
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
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
£5,574,376 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,574,376 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Additional Buyers

TOWER HAMLETS

Contact Name
Karen Ramphal
Contact Email
karen.ramphal@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073644099

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

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