Planning

Block Contract for Children with Disabilities Overnight Short Break Placements

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 13:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement process for a block contract concerning overnight short break placements for children with disabilities. This contract aims to offer planned respite care to support the wellbeing and development of these children, while providing relief to families and carers. The procurement is within the health and social work services sector and is slated to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting until 31st March 2035. Interested parties should note that a future notice might be published by 1st May 2026, detailing further aspects of the tender. The procurement is still in the planning stage, with the main buying organisation being Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in care and support for children with disabilities. Companies with experience in managing block contracts and providing respite care services could be well-positioned to compete. By participating, businesses can significantly enhance their profile within the public sector and strengthen their expertise in delivering community-focused services. The procurement method promises structured engagement, providing businesses opportunities to align their services with local authority needs and expand their service delivery capabilities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Block Contract for Children with Disabilities Overnight Short Break Placements

Notice Description

Provision of a block-contract arrangement for the provision of overnight short break placements for children and young people with disabilities, to provide planned respite care to support children's wellbeing and development, while offering relief to families and carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037149-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£7,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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