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title: "PEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c24"
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# PEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c24

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "PEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a regional authority based in Bristol, UK. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically targeting services for disabled children and young people. The process involved three lots covering holidays, evenings, weekends, and specialised services like the Bristol Autism Project and complex high needs. The tendering procedure was managed using an open procedure and involved multiple stages from planning, tender, to awarding contracts on 4th February 2025. The procurement stage is now complete, with successful contracts awarded to providers such as WECIL Ltd and the Foundation for Active Community Engagement.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those specializing in services for disabled children. Agencies that provide short break services, holiday camps, evening and weekend activities, and specialised autistic services will find this tender an excellent fit. The contracts, which are initially set for three years with the possibility of extension, promise sustainable growth and the potential for long-term partnerships. Companies with experience in delivering social value and high-quality care, as well as those equipped to handle complex needs, will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from these opportunities.

## Notice

Short breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person's home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access. The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Holidays, evenings & weekends

Lot 1 - Holidays, evenings & weekends Short breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person's home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access. The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year

Renewal: The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year Maximum of 5 years total

Lot 2 - Bristol Autism Project

Lot 2 - Bristol Autism Project Short breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person's home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access. The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year

Renewal: The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year Maximum of 5 years total

Lot 3 - Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs

Lot 3 - Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs Short breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person's home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access. The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year

Renewal: The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year Maximum of 5 years total

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003728-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,147,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,717,812 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FOUNDATION FOR ACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; WECIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003728-2025
- 6 Nov 2024 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035924-2024
- 1 Oct 2024 at 13:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031370-2024
- 19 Sep 2024 at 09:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029962-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=9678e55e-969b-ef11-8132-005056b64545
- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-targeted-short-breaks-market-engagement-event-tickets-1012879077587?aff=oddtdtcreator

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