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Short Breaks for Disabled Children

THURROCK COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a sub-central government authority, has organised a procurement process titled "Short Breaks for Disabled Children," aimed at providing daycare services for disabled children and young people. Located in Grays, within the UKH32 region, this process is categorised under services and follows a direct procurement method that operates below the threshold without competition. The stage is now at contract award, with the award having been made to PINEAPPLE CARE SERVICES LIMITED. The relevant contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2027, with a total value of £116,931.06.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for care service providers specialising in disabled children's services. Businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and are familiar with light-touch regimes will find this contract particularly appealing. Companies capable of delivering high-quality daycare services within the Essex region should view this as a growth opportunity to enhance their portfolio, establish a partnership with local government, and contribute significantly to the community through their services.

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Notice Title

Short Breaks for Disabled Children

Notice Description

The provision of short breaks for disabled children

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048821-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,931 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINEAPPLE CARE SERVICES

Further Information

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