--- title: "CCS053 Provision of Block Contract for Children with disabilities overnight short break placements - Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cb1c668-7764-4dd8-a01f-61284e97ae5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cb1c668-7764-4dd8-a01f-61284e97ae5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb1c668-7764-4dd8-a01f-61284e97ae5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb1c668-7764-4dd8-a01f-61284e97ae5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-05" --- # CCS053 Provision of Block Contract for Children with disabilities overnight short break placements - Soft Market Testing Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cb1c668-7764-4dd8-a01f-61284e97ae5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cb1c668-7764-4dd8-a01f-61284e97ae5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb1c668-7764-4dd8-a01f-61284e97ae5a.json) ## Summary Derbyshire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring a block contract for overnight short break placements for children with disabilities, under the tender title "CCS053 Provision of Block Contract for Children with disabilities overnight short break placements - Soft Market Testing". The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV 85000000) and is set to be applied within Derbyshire, England. Potential suppliers have until 4th September 2024 to express their interest as part of the early engagement process, with the actual service intended to start by the end of May 2025 and lasting up to seven years. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in residential care, particularly those that are OFSTED registered and capable of providing high-quality overnight short break services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet these criteria are encouraged to participate. The contract aims to ensure stability and a homelike environment for children with disabilities, making it suitable for organisations dedicated to social care and developmental support. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint within the public sector and create long-term, stable revenue streams. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Derbyshire County Council are looking to commission an overnight short break disability service to support children and young people with disabilities. This is intended to start before the end of May 2025 (and ideally sooner) and for up to a total of 7 years. The central aim of all requirements is to provide children with high quality residential care, placement stability and a place to call home. The Council seeks to commission services from Service Providers, who are OFSTED registered for the supply of overnight short breaks in residential settings, which shall ideally be within Derbyshire's boundaries. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d647aa-4bac-4ebb-bda6-c952cddc2d52 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 15:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d647aa-4bac-4ebb-bda6-c952cddc2d52 - 5 Aug 2024 at 15:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f14793f-97e4-47bd-a9d0-067433245cd9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d647aa-4bac-4ebb-bda6-c952cddc2d52 5th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f14793f-97e4-47bd-a9d0-067433245cd9 5th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cfb9a3e9-3753-ef11-812e-005056b64545 Where to apply ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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