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title: "Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities - 2023-25 Spot Purchases"
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# Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities - 2023-25 Spot Purchases

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcf126d6-9a46-4410-93dc-0defcb3d9598

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities - 2023-25 Spot Purchases." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically addressing the region of England, United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated as a direct award, aimed to secure services for short breaks and domiciliary care when framework providers are not available. The contract period began on 1st November 2023 and will end on 31st March 2025, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 54,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth for companies operating within the healthcare and social service sectors, particularly those experienced in child care services. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The suppliers awarded this contract are Bleep 360 Care Ltd, Arch Futures Ltd, and The Royal School of the Deaf (Derby). Businesses within these categories, especially those providing specialised care for children with disabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Short break and domiciliary care services are usually commissioned via the Short Breaks (Play & Leisure) and Domiciliary Care for Children with Disabilities Framework. Only when the framework providers aren't able to meet the needs of a child will a spot purchase be made outside of the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dee8a58-0bbb-44f8-8248-b3dff0d7071b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARCH FUTURES; BLEEP 360 CARE; THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF THE DEAF (DERBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dee8a58-0bbb-44f8-8248-b3dff0d7071b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dee8a58-0bbb-44f8-8248-b3dff0d7071b
  11th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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