Tender

PKC13563 Child Disability Support and Short Breaks

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Child Disability Support and Short Breaks contract, issued by Perth & Kinross Council, is currently in the tender stage. This procurement focuses on the Health and social work services category, specifically providing short breaks and practical caring support for children and young people with disabilities in Perth and Kinross. The open tender process allows for electronic submissions until 18 February 2026 by 12:00 PM GMT. The contract, valued at £600,000, is slated to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2028, with a potential one-year extension. Community benefits are included, reinforcing the Council's commitment to enhancing local social value.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in working with children with disabilities and their families. Providers need a solid track record and Care Inspectorate registration, rated as 'Very Good' or 'Excellent'. With its focus on flexible, trauma-informed support, businesses capable of delivering weekend and evening services will find themselves in a strong position to compete. Companies that value community contributions and wish to expand their services in Perth and Kinross can leverage this tender for potential growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC13563 Child Disability Support and Short Breaks

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council ('the Council') is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced provider, to provide short breaks and practical caring support to children and young people with disabilities and their parents/carers in Perth and Kinross. The service will provide access to short breaks and practical caring support for parent carers and children/young people in their homes and communities. Children and young people with disabilities will have better access to the support they need to meaningfully participate in their communities, to be included and to have opportunities to enjoy their childhoods/play and achieve their life potential. Support will be trauma informed and promote the rights of children and young people with disabilities. The aim of the service is to place children, young people, and parent carers at the centre of planning and directing their own support in line with their identified needs. The service will strengthen family wellbeing by ensuring that parent carers have the support they need at the earliest opportunity. Children and young people will have opportunities to learn independent living skills and to participate in activities and social opportunities. If this is achieved there will be a reduction in the likelihood of parents/carers experiencing burnout and children will be sustained in their home communities and with their families. The service will be flexible to provide support when children, young people and their parents/carers require this which will include evenings and weekends.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide access to short breaks and practical caring support for parent carers and children/young people in their homes and communities. Children and young people with disabilities will have better access to the support they need to meaningfully participate in their communities, to be included and to have opportunities to enjoy their childhoods/play and achieve their life potential. Support will be trauma informed and promote the rights of children and young people with disabilities. The aim of the service is to place children, young people, and parent carers at the centre of planning and directing their own support in line with their identified needs. The service will strengthen family wellbeing by ensuring that parent carers have the support they need at the earliest opportunity. Children and young people will have opportunities to learn independent living skills and to participate in activities and social opportunities. If this is achieved there will be a reduction in the likelihood of parents/carers experiencing burnout and children will be sustained in their home communities and with their families. The service will be flexible to provide support when children, young people and their parents/carers require this which will include evenings and weekends. Additional information: The Council will have the option of extending the Contract, for one further period of up to 1 year after the expiry of the initial term. Relates to PIN 809074 published 03/09/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06079f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003884-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Cooper
Contact Email
scooper@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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