--- title: "Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities and their Families (Re-opening)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-daa03b03-42c3-45ae-a409-d166284d7604" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daa03b03-42c3-45ae-a409-d166284d7604" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa03b03-42c3-45ae-a409-d166284d7604.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa03b03-42c3-45ae-a409-d166284d7604.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities and their Families (Re-opening) Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daa03b03-42c3-45ae-a409-d166284d7604 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daa03b03-42c3-45ae-a409-d166284d7604) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daa03b03-42c3-45ae-a409-d166284d7604.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities and their Families (Re-opening)" initiative was led by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council. Focused on the health and social work services industry, this process took place in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure that went above the threshold and covered a framework period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028. The procurement stage is now at the award phase as of 1 April 2026, following the initial tender publication on 11 April 2025. Key opportunities arose for submissions, evaluated every six months, with the contract term closed on 30 September 2025 and contract implementation from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028. This framework presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs focused on health and social work services, specifically those offering club services, individual support, overnight support, and community services. The open and competitive essential nature of the process allows a variety of businesses to participate, especially those adept in electronic tender submissions through the Open UK platform. The awarded contracts, valued at £3.6 million, were granted to several suppliers, including BMS Care Providers Ltd, Collens Healthcare Ltd, Frontline Health Professionals Ltd, and MMAB Consulting Ltd, which positions them well for delivering significant services and capturing market share. ## Notice Framework Re-opening: Framework for the provision of short breaks for children and young people with disabilities and their families. There are 4 lots as detailed below: - Lot 1: Clubs - Lot 2: Individual Support Services - Lot 3: Overnight Support Away from Home - Lot 4: Services in the Community Period of Framework: 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2028. This framework will remain open for new submissions throughout its contract term and new submissions will be evaluated every 6 months as detailed within the 'Schedule of Framework Openings' within the tender pack. Additional information: Submissions must be made via Open (https://open-uk.org/). Guidance on how to submit your response through Open can be found on the Open Supplier Hub (https://www.open-hub.org/) to access the 'How-to Guides' and suite of videos. These also include useful information on how to manage your online Open account. Please note, that submissions will not be accepted in either hard copy or email. All submissions MUST be submitted electronically via Open. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f860c4-8784-4338-be4e-6984f3ca8f4e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,600,000 | | 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | REDCAR | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS10 1RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland | | Electoral ward | Coatham | | Westminster constituency | Redcar | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BMS CARE PROVIDERS; COLLENS HEALTHCARE; FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LTD T/A FRONTLINE HEALTH & SO; MMAB CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 18:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f860c4-8784-4338-be4e-6984f3ca8f4e - 11 Apr 2025 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dae5897-3096-4157-a544-f6f9709ac7ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f860c4-8784-4338-be4e-6984f3ca8f4e 1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dae5897-3096-4157-a544-f6f9709ac7ba 11th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://open-uk.org/ - https://www.open-hub.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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