Short Breaks Services Framework (CSC25128)

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                "description": "Worcestershire County Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement notice to notify the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity for Short Breaks Services for children and young people with disabilities and / or complex needs. Our primary objective is to engage with experienced suppliers, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to inform the design of the new framework and service specifications. The initial market engagement event will be held virtually by Microsoft Teams by invite only on 4th February 2026 (13.30 - 14.30). If you are interested in attending please email chscommissioning@worcestershire.gov.uk marked for the attention of Gail Blake including your organisation name and the name of attendees with relevant email address(es) for the invite. 04.02.2026 Update: A copy of the slide deck shared at the market engagement event held on 4th February 2026 has been uploaded to the council's e-tendering portal : https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ProjectManage/5731",
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        "description": "Worcestershire County Council is seeking qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver services that support the Council to fulfil its Sufficiency Duty in relation to short breaks for Children with Disabilities and to improve the overall outcomes for these children. The framework agreement will assist the Council to improve the availability of suitable short breaks at the right time and right location, delivering the right support, ensuring that the Council's Children in Care: * Receive the best care possible to meet their needs. * Are effectively supported to improve their individual outcomes. * Have their welfare promoted and are effectively safeguarded. The open framework is divided into four (4) Lots: * Lot 1 - Overnight Fostering Short Breaks * Lot 2 - Overnight Residential Short Breaks * Lot 3 - Domiciliary Care * Lot 4 - Short Breaks Support Workers The Council is seeking to put in place an open framework to establish the initial framework and appoint one or more Suppliers to deliver services. This Procurement is intended to set up a list of approved Suppliers. There is no limit to the number of Suppliers who can join the framework. Call-off Award Procedures will then be conducted, and Call-off contracts will then be awarded. The initial open framework will be for Lot 1 - Overnight Fostering Short Breaks and Lot 2 - Overnight Residential Short Breaks only, with new open framework start date of 1st November 2026. Lot 3 - Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 - Short Breaks Support Workers 4 will continue on the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) until 28th February 2027. The framework for Lot 3 - Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 - Short Breaks Support Workers will open in the autumn, with an open framework start date of 1st March 2027. Lot 1- Overnight Fostering Short Breaks and Lot 2 - Overnight Residential Short Breaks will also reopen at this time. All Lots will then reopen at least annually in the autumn.",
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