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title: "Short Breaks Services Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef8c4d8c-904e-4f81-abba-499fccc50c99"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Short Breaks Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef8c4d8c-904e-4f81-abba-499fccc50c99

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is initiating a tender for the "Short Breaks Services Dynamic Purchasing System," classified under health and social work services, with a total estimated value of £10,500,000. This procurement, governed by a selective method under a restricted procedure, is currently at the tender stage, set to close on 15th November 2018. The contract will commence on 1st April 2019 and run until 31st March 2026. A bidders event is scheduled for 25th October 2018 at the Civic Centre in Southampton, where interested parties must confirm their attendance through the e-Sourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those that specialise in providing services for disabled children, young people, and adults. Companies offering specialist residential care, mainstream playschemes, or innovative short break provisions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. With the emphasis on engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), there is potential for varied providers to expand their reach and capabilities within this lucrative market.

## Notice

This procurement is for the Short Breaks Services Dynamic Purchasing System. This initial opening is prior to the contract start date of 1st April 2019. This is split into four lots: Lot 1 - Specialist Residential Overnight Short Breaks for Disabled Children, Young People and Adults Lot 2 - Specialist and Mainstream Playschemes for Disabled Children and Young People Lot 3 - Enhanced Mainstream Activities for Disabled Children and Young People Lot 4 - Innovative and Creative Short Break Provision for Disabled Children and Young People A bidders event will be held on the 25th October at The Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY. Bidders must confirm their attendance via the e-Sourcing portal. Additional information: A bidders event will be held on the 25th October at The Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY. Bidders must confirm their attendance via the e-Sourcing portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf63e2b2-724d-4f30-9940-6de4dba65e81 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| 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 7LY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2018 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf63e2b2-724d-4f30-9940-6de4dba65e81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf63e2b2-724d-4f30-9940-6de4dba65e81
  16th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/participant_public_ojeu.cfm?recordID=347
  Bidding documents are available under this link:

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