Tender

Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks," focusing on health, social work services, and recreational activities. This opportunity is open under an open procurement procedure, with a budget of £200,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 9th February 2026. The procurement aims to engage licensed providers to deliver a variety of short break services for disabled children and young people in Hounslow, London. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on 30th January 2026 and the award decision expected by 23rd March 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, recreational, cultural, and sporting services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of offering one-to-one or group activities aimed at enhancing the social development and well-being of disabled children. Eligible businesses should be prepared to engage with the framework agreement process and meet the quality threshold to be appointed. The framework agreement will run until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension, opening further avenues for long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks

Notice Description

A short break was described as "additional services required to support disabled children and their families; in other words, short breaks are services over and above the universal services expected and available to all families". A short break can be for just a few hours to overnight care or longer, e.g. a holiday, and could be within a variety of settings, including the child's home. Short breaks are designed to engage disabled children and young people in either one to one or group activities, which will be enjoyable, reduce social isolation and contribute to personal and social development and are usually undertaken away from their primary carer. A short break can be a range of activities; including sports, music sessions, going to the cinema, youth club, after school clubs, play schemes and/or residential care. Whilst all children should be able to access youth clubs, extended schools activities, community and leisure facilities - if additional support is required (e.g. the child requires support through a sessional worker service) - this may then constitute a short break.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002289-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-03-25

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

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