Planning

TD2370 - Community Short Breaks Framework

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Community Short Breaks Framework aimed at providing targeted services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This procurement is valued at £1,000,000 and will operate under a framework agreement from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal until March 2031. The procurement process is currently in the consultation phase, which began on 21st May 2026 and will conclude on 19th August 2026. The Council is located in Derby, United Kingdom, and it is conducting this preliminary stage to engage with existing and potential new providers for these crucial community services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering specialised care services. Given the focus on children and young people with SEND, businesses experienced in health and social work services are especially well-suited to compete. The tender will provide a stable financial inflow due to its substantial annual worth and long contract period, offering businesses a chance to collaborate with a sub-central government public authority. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's profile within the public sector and establish long-term partnerships with the local government in Derby.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2370 - Community Short Breaks Framework

Notice Description

Procurement of a Community Short Breaks Service for children/young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who need additional support to take part in activities and build independence skills. Community Short Breaks are part of a range of services, providing activities for children/young people with SEND, facilitating breaks (respite) from caring for families/parents/carers of disabled children. The Community Short Breaks will offer the following: * A Grant, or * A targeted Provider Service This procurement relates to the targeted Provider Service. Amount - PS250,000 per annum.

Planning Information

Derby City Council is looking to procure a Community Short Breaks Framework. This is a targeted* service whereby providers arrange and deliver activities and provide additional support to children and young people with SEND. Short Breaks also give parents and carers respite from their caring duties. Community Short Breaks are for children and young people who: • may not be able to join in with universal† activities without support, or • may have complex needs that cannot be met by universal services or family support alone *Targeted services are for children and young people who may need additional support and may require an assessment of need to access services. †Universal services are services that are available to all children, young people and their families. For information regarding Derby City Council's Community Short Breaks Service please access the link below: https://www.derby.gov.uk/education-and-learning/derbys-send-local-offer/health-and-wellbeing/short-breaks/#page-1 Derby City Council is undertaking a consultation to review our current Community Short Breaks Service. We are seeking feedback, ideas and suggestions for improvements and innovation going forward. This consultation also includes ideas for potential proposals for change which we would also value your feedback on. We are keen to engage with existing Community Short Break providers and providers who may be interested in delivering Short Breaks in the future. Formal consultation commences on Thursday 21st May 2026 and will close at midnight on Wednesday 19th August 2026. You can take part in the consultation by: • Requesting a provider survey by emailing CYPParticipate@derby.gov.uk completing this and returning it to CYPParticipate@derby.gov.uk by midnight on Wednesday 19th August 2026. Market engagement events will be planned and delivered leading up to the start of the re-procurement. Please register your interest in these by emailing CYPParticipate@derby.gov.uk . THIS IS NOT A FORMAL INVITATION TO TENDER NOTICE - A PROCUREMENT EXERCISE WILL FOLLOW AT A LATER STAGE IN 2026. THIS NOTICE ALSO SERVES TO ALERT THE MARKET TO PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS TO BE HELD IN THE COMING WEEKS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047261-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
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)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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