--- title: "Provision of Foster Care Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs in Worcestershire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-04" --- # Provision of Foster Care Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs in Worcestershire Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of Foster Care Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs in Worcestershire." This tender is classified under health and social work services, specifically welfare services for children and young people. The tender period is open until 15th January 2021, with the contract intended to commence on 1st May 2021 and run until 30th April 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, indicating a competitive bidding process. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and submit required documentation via the portal provided. The location for delivery addresses includes Worcestershire, with a postal code of WR5 2NP. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on foster care and support for children with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in providing short breaks and respite care services. This initiative not only creates a platform for these businesses to expand their service offerings but also allows them to contribute positively to the welfare of vulnerable children and families in the area. ## Notice Worcestershire Children First is seeking to commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs in Worcestershire. In Worcestershire, this service is often referred to by families as Family Based Overnights. Short break provision must have regard to the needs of carers who would be unable to continue to provide care unless breaks from caring were given to them, as well as the needs of those carers who would be able to provide care more effectively if breaks from caring allowed them to undertake education and training, leisure activities or carry out day to day tasks. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f84e33-6160-4bfe-a93f-1980b89b7545 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 4 Dec 2020 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f84e33-6160-4bfe-a93f-1980b89b7545 - 4 Dec 2020 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f84e33-6160-4bfe-a93f-1980b89b7545 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f84e33-6160-4bfe-a93f-1980b89b7545 4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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