---
title: "Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036c65"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-28"
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# Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036c65

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of "Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People" within the social work services without accommodation category. The procurement involves offering planned time away activities supporting the children's social development and allowing carers a break. The contract period spans from 28th September 2022 to 27th September 2029. The tender submission deadline is 28th October 2022, with the award period starting on the same date.

This tender issued by the West Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for service providers in the social work sector to deliver Short Breaks to disabled children and young people. Businesses specializing in social care services and youth development would be well-suited to apply. The procurement method is an open procedure with a written submission requirement, providing a transparent and competitive process for interested parties to engage with the council.

## Notice

Short Breaks offer Children and Young People planned time away from their main carers undertaking activities that they enjoy, with their friends/peers, supporting them to become more confident and independent, whilst allowing parents a break from their caring role. Some Short Breaks involve the whole family, where parents don't have a break from their caring role, preferring to spend time with family members, doing fun things as a family.Short Breaks can include: * activities and days for the whole family to enjoy together* holiday play schemes* weekend/evening clubs and activitiesShort Breaks are offered outside of the school/college day and can last anything from a few hours to a whole day. During school/college holidays play schemes and youth schemes are available. They take place at a wide range of venues mainly across West Sussex, including community and leisure centres, and at some school locations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027270-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2022 - 27 Sep 2029 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER, |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312110 - Child daycare services
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 22:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027270-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx
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## Provenance

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