---
title: "Short Breaks and Support Services for Disabled Children"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04476b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# Short Breaks and Support Services for Disabled Children

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04476b

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council has initiated a tender process under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, in line with the PCR 2015 regulations. The procurement concerns the provision of Short Breaks and Support Services for Disabled Children, falling under the social work and related services category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total contract value of £2,964,000. The contract encompasses multiple lots, including Individual Support Services and Residential Short Breaks. The submission deadline for tenders is April 19, 2024, with the contract period expected to start on July 1, 2024.

This tender by Thurrock Council offers opportunities for businesses providing social work and related services to disabled children. Businesses specializing in individual support services or residential short breaks would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows for electronic and written submissions, with details available on the council's website. Businesses should ensure their offerings align with the specified requirements and consider the geographical location of Thurrock for service delivery. The contract envisages a standstill period post-award for debriefing unsuccessful tenderers before final contract execution.

## Notice

The provision of a multiple provider Framework to deliver a range of statutory Short Breaks services for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Thurrock.

### Lot Information

Individual Support Services

This Lot covers Short Breaks that are provided in the family home or in the community with the aim of giving disabled Children and Young People the opportunity to develop independence and have positive experiences.

Residential Short Breaks

This lot is for Short Break services provided at a specific location outside of the Child's home. The aim of this Lot is to provide positive experiences to 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/007742-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,964,000 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007742-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1542

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