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Community Short Breaks for SEND Children S507124

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Community Short Breaks for SEND Children S507124" was conducted by Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category. The process has been completed, with the contract signed on 31st March 2025 and commencing on 1st April 2025 for a one-year period until 31st March 2026. It utilised a below threshold procurement method under a 'light touch' regime, indicating a less formal procurement process. The total contract value is £60,000, with £50,000 allocated specifically to services.

This contract presents growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in health and social services. The awarded supplier, Across The Board, exemplifies the type of SME capable of capitalising on such tenders. Businesses with expertise in providing community support and short breaks for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will find this type of contract aligns well with their services. The procurement encourages local engagement, given its regional focus, and allows enterprises to expand their footprint in public sector services, fostering further business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Short Breaks for SEND Children S507124

Notice Description

Community Short Breaks for SEND Children S507124. PS50000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069621-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACROSS THE BOARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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