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title: "Children and Young People Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f724"
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# Children and Young People Short Breaks

Buyer: Missing  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f724

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## Summary

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin, in collaboration with Shropshire Council, has initiated a tender for a Foster Care Overnight Short Breaks service for children and young people (CYP) with disabilities and complex health needs. This procurement falls under the Welfare services for children and young people category and is located in the UKG21 region (Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom). The process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 5th May 2025, and the contract commencement expected on 1st July 2025. This open procedure under the "lightTouch" regime, above the threshold with an estimated value of £350,000, aims to support both councils' ambitions for high-quality, local, overnight respite services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialised in foster care, disability support services, or social care. The contract period is substantial, extending up to 4 years through possible renewals, providing a stable business prospect. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the focus on high-quality care and community involvement. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio, gain a foothold in the public sector, and contribute to essential services that make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

## Notice

Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council are seeking to commission a Foster Care Overnight Short Breaks service for children and young people (CYP) with disabilities and complex health needs across the county. The Children Act 2004 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Short Breaks Regulations 2011 require Local Authorities to provide services designed to give breaks for carers of children with disabilities. The Short Breaks offer aims to support the needs and aspirations of children and young people with disabilities, as well as support parent, carer and family wellbeing. Short Breaks provide an opportunity for CYP with disabilities to: spend time away from their carers; try out new things; have fun and make new friends; helps to support a child or young person's social and emotional development; as well as providing them with new experiences and an opportunity to learn new skills. It is important that the short break gives the young person the opportunity to develop their independence in preparation for adulthood. Short Break services span a range of activities, care and support options that a CYP with disabilities may need. A Short Break can last from a few hours to a few days, an evening, a weekend, and school holiday daytime activities, depending on assessed need. There is insufficient, local overnight Short Breaks across both Telford and Wrekin borough and Shropshire Local Authority areas. Therefore both Councils are seeking to jointly commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service for CYP with disabilities and complex health needs in the county. This aligns to both Council's ambition to offer regulated, local and high quality overnight respite, within a homely environment.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: up to 4 more additional years as a +2 +2 extension

### Planning Information

Desktop market assessment to invite interested Parties to an engagement event to discuss the requirements of the new service. The outcome from this process can be found in the documents folder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013549-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | Missing |
| Additional buyers | BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN |
| Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 09:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013549-2025
- 1 Apr 2025 at 09:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012160-2025
- 21 Mar 2025 at 10:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013549-2025
  8th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012160-2025
  1st April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010591-2025
  21st March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-520
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-521
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-522
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-523
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-524
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-525
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-526
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-527
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-528
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-530

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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