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title: "Market Engagement for Respite and Short Breaks"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Market Engagement for Respite and Short Breaks

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8126ce9-d512-4e29-bbd4-357d749aa5e9

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## Summary

Dorset Council is initiating a procurement process focused on the "Market Engagement for Respite and Short Breaks," under the industry category of Social Services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key activities such as a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 2nd June 2026 from 14:00 to 15:00 via Microsoft Teams. This event is intended to explore opportunities related to both Planned and Unplanned Building Based Short Break services for working-age adults. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the engagement end date is 2nd June 2026. The procurement is slated to take place in England, United Kingdom, and is specifically aiming to serve social work services both with and without accommodation.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those offering respite and short breaks for working-age adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thereby opening avenues for business growth and network expansion within the social care sector. Firms that possess expertise in providing building-based short break services, and are capable of engaging with local authorities and adapting to both planned and unplanned service demands, would find themselves well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this market could facilitate substantial development and local impact for qualifying businesses.

## Notice

A market Engagement Event is being held on Tuesday 2nd of June 14:00-15:00 via Microsoft Teams to discuss Planned and Unplanned Building Based Short Break services for working-Age Adults.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b45c6eb-899b-42f5-930b-4e12caf879d5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| 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

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b45c6eb-899b-42f5-930b-4e12caf879d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b45c6eb-899b-42f5-930b-4e12caf879d5
  22nd May 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=41f245a8-2955-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Market Engagement

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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