--- title: "Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Disabilities aged 5 to 17 years old in Norfolk Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a97e30bb-b516-448f-a5f8-ec1b18c96ea4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a97e30bb-b516-448f-a5f8-ec1b18c96ea4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97e30bb-b516-448f-a5f8-ec1b18c96ea4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97e30bb-b516-448f-a5f8-ec1b18c96ea4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Disabilities aged 5 to 17 years old in Norfolk Framework Agreement Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a97e30bb-b516-448f-a5f8-ec1b18c96ea4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a97e30bb-b516-448f-a5f8-ec1b18c96ea4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97e30bb-b516-448f-a5f8-ec1b18c96ea4.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is seeking to commission a range of high-quality, outcome-focused Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities aged 5 to 17 years residing in Norfolk. This framework agreement, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), aims to provide inclusive opportunities for the children to thrive, grow, and engage with their peers while giving their families a respite from caregiving. The current procurement stage is the Tender phase with an open procedure method, and it’s the third opening of the framework which began on 1st April 2023. The deadline for tender applications is 31st January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on disabled children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the Council’s openness to new applicants and the inclusive vision for Short Breaks provision. Companies providing daycare services and inclusive recreational activities for disabled children can leverage their expertise to meet the Council’s requirements, fostering community engagement and enhancing their service portfolio. ## Notice The Council wishes to commission a range of high quality, outcome-focused, inclusive Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities (CWD) aged 5 to 17 years who live in Norfolk, to support its vision to provide opportunities where children and young people with disabilities can thrive, grow, achieve, and have fun in the community with their peers, whilst supporting their families to have a break from caring. Ensuring Short Breaks provide the right opportunities, at the right time, in the right place, for the right groups and individuals is key to achieving our vision. The framework commenced on the 1st of April 2023 and this is third opening to allow new applicants to apply for a place on the framework. Previously appointed applicants do not need to reapply. 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/2dfca83c-3498-4708-a18c-01c1764a74ea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfca83c-3498-4708-a18c-01c1764a74ea - 25 Nov 2024 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfca83c-3498-4708-a18c-01c1764a74ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dfca83c-3498-4708-a18c-01c1764a74ea 16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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