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title: "DPS for Short Breaks Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d47b58b4-a629-40ca-be99-3c96e8adb464"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-06"
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# DPS for Short Breaks Services

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d47b58b4-a629-40ca-be99-3c96e8adb464

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## Summary

Southampton City Council is conducting a tender for the "DPS for Short Breaks Services," focusing on health and social work services. This procurement process includes four distinct lots, catering to disabled children and young people, and is classified under the CPV code 85000000. The tender is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by 29th March 2024. The associated contract is set to commence on 1st April 2024 and will extend until 31st May 2031, primarily centred in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method follows an open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social services. Businesses equipped to deliver specialist residential services, playschemes, or innovative short break provisions for disabled individuals are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The dynamic nature of this procurement allows companies to showcase their creativity and adaptability in providing essential support services to vulnerable communities.

## Notice

This procurement is for the Short Breaks Services Dynamic Purchasing System. This is split into four lots:Lot 1 - Specialist Residential Overnight Short Breaks for Disabled Children, Young People and AdultsLot 2 - Specialist and Mainstream Playschemes for Disabled Children and Young PeopleLot 3 - Enhanced Mainstream Activities for Disabled Children and Young PeopleLot 4 - Innovative and Creative Short Break Provision for Disabled Children and Young People

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393a7040-b4d5-4f1b-be73-3b1fc6c2bab8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 May 2031 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393a7040-b4d5-4f1b-be73-3b1fc6c2bab8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393a7040-b4d5-4f1b-be73-3b1fc6c2bab8
  6th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR156706
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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