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Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - CS26605C - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2026 at 09:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involved Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, United Kingdom, seeking to award a contract for "Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs)." This falls within the health and social work services category, targeting regions including UKJ35, UKJ36, and UKJ37. The tender, identified as CS26605C, was conducted under a selective procurement method, as part of an award under a framework. The contract award was completed with Third Hand Healthcare Ltd, and the contract period will commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2030, with options for renewal. The procurement has reached the award stage, and initial planning was conducted under legal frameworks stipulated by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in complex behavioural support services for children with disabilities. Companies with expertise in fostering personalised care solutions that extend beyond traditional domiciliary care will find this contract particularly lucrative. The awarded contract, worth £630,000 in its initial term, allows room for businesses to expand their service offerings and innovate within a well-structured regulatory framework. Companies experienced in delivering high-skill care and possessing a workforce with specialised training will excel, particularly in environments that require adaptation to extensive behavioural challenges. This strategic opportunity not only enhances market presence but also contributes to the development and upskilling of staff involved in care delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - CS26605C - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs)

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council Children's Services commissions care support for children and young people with disabilities. The children and young people requiring care support services will include those with severe disabilities such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, behaviour that challenges and complex physical or mental health needs. The Services are part of a holistic support package for the child / young person that meets identified outcomes as part of a Care Plan as agreed by the Council's County Allocation Panel. This Service is part of Hampshire County Council's Children's Services Department's continuum of services which support children and young people with disabilities. Care support is a Tier 4 specialist service, which can be offered to a family following a social care assessment where the Disabled Children's Team criteria has been met and/or an unmet social care need has been identified. This Service aims to facilitate the development of the market to deliver services in new and more personalised ways rather than the conventional delivery of domiciliary care which in turn will enhance the skills of staff, potentially offering greater job satisfaction, in delivering the Service and improving the experience of the Service User. This Notice relates to a call off procedure for Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs). This is for children and young people with significant behavioural needs requiring staff with additional training or experience. This does not require 2:1 support but demands high skill, experience and confidence. Any potential value will be awarded through subsequently awarded Individual Service Contracts rather than at this call off stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d87b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRD HAND HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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