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Provision of Short Break Services for Children and Young People for the London Borough of Redbridge

London Borough of Redbridge

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15 Oct 2026 at 20:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge procured short break services for disabled children and young people. The services are intended to provide safe, enjoyable activities where participants can relax, build friendships and develop independence, while giving families time away from caring responsibilities and the chance to spend time together. The wider purpose is to improve children’s outcomes, support equal opportunity, and increase their inclusion in society and mainstream services. This is social care and related support work (CPV 85300000), delivered for the borough of Redbridge. The requirement covers a range of short-break activities rather than a single specified activity, with the service designed to benefit both children and their families.

The procurement is complete and a contract is active. Redbridge used an open procedure and established a framework agreement. The contract was signed on 1 November 2022, with a recorded value of £3,554,500. Twelve suppliers were selected: Access All Care and Training Solutions Ltd, Astrum Multi Academy Trust, ELHAP, Endorphins (London & South East) Ltd, Inclusive Pathways, Lambourne End Ltd, Mercylink Care Services Ltd, Sense, Shared Care Services, Sycamore Trust UK, The Qalb Short Break Services Ltd and Willcob Care Ltd. The tender had one lot. Evaluation placed 60% weight on quality and 40% on price. The published award information does not provide a separate award date or a contract period.

This award shows demand for providers able to deliver safe, engaging short-break activities for disabled children and young people in Redbridge. Credible competitors will need to offer activities that support enjoyment, relaxation, friendships and growing independence, while giving families a dependable break from caring responsibilities. The range of twelve selected suppliers indicates that delivery was spread across multiple providers rather than awarded to one organisation alone. A relevant provider could bring experience working with disabled children and young people, the ability to deliver inclusive activities, and capacity to serve families in the borough. The evaluation gave quality greater weight than price, so evidence of the quality and suitability of the service would be central to competing for a comparable requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Short Break Services for Children and Young People for the London Borough of Redbridge

Notice Description

The Government and the Council require all children to have the best start in life and the on-going support that they and their families need to fulfil their potential and maximise their wellbeing. Children with a disability are less likely to achieve their potential in a range of areas as compared to their non-disabled peers. The aim is to improve their outcomes, in turn allowing them to benefit from equality of opportunity and increasing their involvement and inclusion in society and mainstream services. This will reduce social inequality and allow communities to benefit from the contribution that disabled children and their families can make harnessing their talent and fostering tolerance, diversity, and difference. The main aims of short break services are to provide disabled children and young people the opportunity to: Participate in fun, interesting, and safe activities Relax and have fun to develop friendships Develop their independence They also give families an opportunity to: * Have a break from their caring responsibilities * Spend time with other members if their family

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Government and the Council require all children to have the best start in life and the on-going support that they and their families need to fulfil their potential and maximise their wellbeing. Children with a disability are less likely to achieve their potential in a range of areas as compared to their non-disabled peers. The aim is to improve their outcomes, in turn allowing them to benefit from equality of opportunity and increasing their involvement and inclusion in society and mainstream services. This will reduce social inequality and allow communities to benefit from the contribution that disabled children and their families can make harnessing their talent and fostering tolerance, diversity, and difference. The main aims of short break services are to provide disabled children and young people the opportunity to: Participate in fun, interesting, and safe activities Relax and have fun to develop friendships Develop their independence They also give families an opportunity to: * Have a break from their caring responsibilities * Spend time with other members if their family

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0788fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097687-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,554,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Redbridge
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NY
Postcode Area
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Access all care and training solutions ltd

Astrum Multi Academy Trust

ELHAP (A Special Needs Adventure Playground)

Endorphins (London & South East) Limited

INCLUSIVE PATHWAYS CIC

Lambourne End Ltd

MERCYLINK CARE SERVICES LTD

Sense

Shared Care Services

Sycamore Trust UK

The Qalb Short Break Services Limited

Willcob Care Limited

Further Information

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