Planning

Meet the Buyer / Market Engagement Event for Overnight Short Breaks with Outreach Support Service for Children and Young People with Disabilities (0-18 years old) in Herefordshire

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 14:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 12:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 13:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 11:58

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the provision of Overnight Short Breaks with Outreach Support Services for children and young people with disabilities, aged 0-18 years old, in Herefordshire. As part of their preparatory activities, the Council is organising a series of market engagement events to engage potential suppliers. These events are scheduled for 5th November 2025, at Shell Store, Rotherwas, Skylon Park, Hereford, and 12th November 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties must register by 31st October for the in-person session and by 10th November for the virtual session. The procurement is categorized under Health and Social Work Services and is being planned under the 'light touch' regime, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specializing in health and social care, particularly those with experience in providing services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). By offering services from a council-owned property and integrating outreach capabilities, businesses can enhance their portfolio and fulfil essential community roles. The project's inclusive nature and focus on subcontracting to smaller-scale enterprises make it well-suited for SMEs and third-sector organisations. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate growth through contractual stability and societal contribution, capitalising on a strategic partnership with Herefordshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meet the Buyer / Market Engagement Event for Overnight Short Breaks with Outreach Support Service for Children and Young People with Disabilities (0-18 years old) in Herefordshire

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council will be running a Market Engagement events for all businesses interested in delivering Overnight Short Breaks with Outreach Support Service for Children and Young People with Disabilities (0-18 years old) in Herefordshire. Dates of the engagement: 1) 5th November 10:00am - 12:30pm at Shell Store, Rotherwas, Skylon Park, Hereford HR2 6SR 2) 12th November 1:00pm - 2:00pm via Microsoft teams (for this event suppliers should confirm their name and email address that we should send the Microsoft Teams invitation to) Each event will cover the following topics: information of where to find council opportunities, how to successfully bid for them and specific information about this project along with opportunities to ask questions and network. ALL SUPPLIERS WHO WISH TO ATTEND WOULD NEED TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST no later than 1) 12 noon, Friday 31st October for the first event and 2) 12 noon, Monday 10th November for the second event To secure your spot please contact us via ProContract messages or via email on panelsupportcypd@herefordshire.gov.uk by providing your company name and email addresses of representatives who wish to attend. If attending the 5th November event, please advise of any special dietary requirements, as refreshments will be provided. If attending the Teams event, a meeting invite will be sent shortly before the session.

Planning Information

Dates of the engagement: 1) 5th November 10:00am - 12:30pm at Shell Store, Rotherwas, Skylon Park, Hereford HR2 6SR 2) 12th November 1:00pm - 2:00pm via Microsoft teams (for this event suppliers should confirm their name and email address that we should send the Microsoft Teams invitation to) Herefordshire Council has published this market engagement notice on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal', project reference DN795663. To view the documentation related to this Market Engagement Event you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. Closing date for registration: - 12 noon, Friday 31st October for the first event and - 12 noon, Monday 10th November for the second event To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069436-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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