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title: "Tender for the Provision of Respite Services for the Care Agency (Negotiated procedure without the prior publication)"
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# Tender for the Provision of Respite Services for the Care Agency (Negotiated procedure without the prior publication)

Buyer: HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79bf9af7-9e1f-46a1-8543-c308eef4ea69

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by HM Government of Gibraltar, focuses on the provision of respite services targeted at individuals with learning disabilities and support needs. This contract falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is set to take place in Gibraltar. The procurement stage is currently at the "award" phase, with the supplier "Possabilities" being awarded the contract valued at £1,250,000 on 26th September 2025. The procurement method utilised was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, following an unsuccessful open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. This contract period will start on 7th October 2025 and will conclude on 6th October 2028.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs due to its focus on service provision in a community-oriented industry. Businesses with expertise in delivering social and personal care services are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process ensures that qualified businesses from Gibraltar, the UK, or regions with applicable trade agreements can participate, fostering a competitive environment for those intending to expand their operations in Gibraltar's social care sector.

## Notice

The provision of respite care for children and young adults with learning disabilities and supported needs together with other Service Users for which respite services may be relevant Additional information: Gibraltar does not participate in the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under the World Trade Organization (WTO). HM Government of Gibraltar therefore reserves the right to consider only those bids from eligible tenderers in Gibraltar, the UK, or a country or territory covered by a trade agreement extending to Gibraltar that contains relevant procurement provisions. The services were awarded under the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication on the grounds that the previous open procedure under the Light Touch Regime had not received compliant offers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b9b095-793c-42cc-a744-c4f0b194d68a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR |
| Additional buyers | GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR |
| Locality | GIBRALTAR |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | GX11 1AA |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POSSABILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b9b095-793c-42cc-a744-c4f0b194d68a
- 22 Apr 2024 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721c4edf-f3c7-44be-9514-54dec42d993b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6b9b095-793c-42cc-a744-c4f0b194d68a
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/721c4edf-f3c7-44be-9514-54dec42d993b
  22nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi

## Provenance

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