Tender

Bulk Purchase for Short Breaks Provision in Gloucestershire

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 May 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Bulk Purchase for Short Breaks Provision in Gloucestershire." This procurement seeks to facilitate services within the health and social work sector, specifically targeting the support of children and young people with disabilities. The tender, currently in the active stage, includes three opportunities available to various service providers, namely county-wide and Gloucester-located providers offering 1:1 and 2:1 support. Interested parties should submit their proposals by 9th June 2026, with services expected to commence from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. This procurement falls under sub-central government authority and is valued at £120,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social care services. The open competition method ensures a broad participation, enabling diverse businesses to contribute to the welfare of young individuals with disabilities in Gloucestershire. Ideal contenders are those already engaged in providing tailored support and keen to expand their service offerings across the region. The project's eligibility criteria favour SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with experience in delivering specialised 1:1 or 2:1 support services, ensuring inclusive procurement and potential for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Bulk Purchase for Short Breaks Provision in Gloucestershire

Notice Description

This tender for 3 opportunities to support children and young people with disabilities for: County-wide providers who currently offer 1:1 support County-wide providers who currently offer 2:1 support Gloucester providers who currently offer 1:1 support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050875-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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