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title: "Overnight Short Break services for Children and Young People with SEND aged 2-18 Years and Adults 18+ with learning disabilities (LD) or disabilities"
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# Overnight Short Break services for Children and Young People with SEND aged 2-18 Years and Adults 18+ with learning disabilities (LD) or disabilities

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc42

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council has concluded a procurement process related to overnight short breaks services for children, young people, and adults with disabilities or learning disabilities. The procurement, based in Wolverhampton, UK, falls under the social work services category and has been managed through an open procedure that's deemed compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. This process, identified as CWC24003, consists of two lots: Lot 1 for children and Lot 2 for adults, with the contracts set to begin on April 1, 2026, and running through March 31, 2031, with potential for a two-year extension. Key dates include the award date of 13 February 2026 and future signature by 16 March 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs, with suppliers such as FOR EVERYBODY LIMITED and HONEY CROWN BEE LIMITED already participating. By contributing to vital social work services, businesses can drive growth while supporting community welfare. The procurement's light-touch regime offers flexibility in participant entry, fostering competitive and sustainable business opportunities. Suitable businesses are those with robust capabilities in social care services, capable of delivering quality and safeguarding standards. The procurement encourages diversity and commitment to social value. As additional competitions or re-openings could occur, attentive businesses can leverage ongoing opportunities across Wolverhampton and beyond.

## Notice

The procurement is an above threshold procedure for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023- Sections 9 & 10 and all other provisions of LTR under the Act and Council's Contract Procedure Rules. This arrangement constitutes a flexible "pseudo" framework (for clarity, not an Open Framework as defined under the Procurement Act 2023). The framework may be reopened at any time, either to increase the number of participating providers or to replace those who have been removed. This action may be taken at the Council's reasonable discretion, where it is deemed necessary to ensure the framework continues to support the Council in meeting its statutory duties-specifically, to maintain sufficient capacity in terms of available placements and provider coverage. The Framework is composed of two Lots. Lot 1: Overnight Short Breaks Service for children and young people with SEND aged 2-18 years: The provision will provide overnight short break services that give children and young people to take a break and support for Parent/Carers in their caring role, which could reduce the occurrence of family breakdown. Lot 2: Overnight Short Breaks Service for Adults 18+ with learning disabilities (LD) or disabilities: The provision will provide overnight short break services that enable adults to take a break and support for Family members or carers in their caring role, which could reduce the occurrence of family breakdown.

### Lot Information

Overnight Short Breaks Service for children and young people with SEND aged 2-18 years.

The Council has a duty to provide overnight short breaks provision for Children and Young People with a disability and their families, as part of the Children and Young Person's Act (2008) as every local authority. "...shall provide services designed to assist individuals who provide care for such children (disabled) to continue to do so, or to do so more effectively, by giving them a break from caring". Short breaks are integral to a comprehensive approach to supporting disabled children to develop as participating and contributing individuals, included in their communities, with personal social networks." The provision will provide overnight short break services that give children and young people to take a break and support for Parent/Carers in their caring role, which could reduce the occurrence of family breakdown. The Overnight Short Breaks will provide services during term time and school holidays and will be available for 360 days per year. By 1st May each year, the Provider will notify Parents/Carers, the SEND Family Help Service and Contract Officer of the days on which the service will be closed in the next 12 months. Term time (39 weeks per year). - Weekdays for children and young people in education: Overnight stays will be from 3pm to 8 am at a minimum this will be 18 hours in duration. This may be extended to consecutive nights as part of their Family Help Plan. - Weekends/bank holidays: Provision of overnight short breaks 6pm to 10 am. This may be extended to consecutive nights as part of their Family Help Plan. School holidays (13 weeks per year) - Provision of overnight short breaks 6pm to 10 am. This may be extended to consecutive nights as part of their Family Help Plan. Detailed requirements of the contract are set out Appendix B - Service specification.

Options: In the event of framework providers not meeting sufficiency or need alternative solutions will be sourced.

Renewal: The initial term will be for 5 (five) years, with the option for 2 (two) year extensions

Overnight Short Breaks Service for Adults 18+ with learning disabilities (LD) or disabilities

The Care Act 2014 outlines the responsibilities of local authorities regarding adult overnight short breaks and respite care for adults with learning disabilities (LD) or disabilities, particularly in sections related to assessments and support for carers. The provision will provide overnight short break services that enable adults to take a break and support for Family members or carers in their caring role, which could reduce the occurrence of family breakdown. The Overnight Short Breaks will provide services 7 days a week and will be available for 360 days per year. By 1st May each year, the Provider will notify Family members or carers, the Adult Social Care Team and Contract Officer of the days on which the service will be closed in the next 12 months.

Options: In the event of framework providers not meeting sufficiency or need alternative solutions will be sourced.

Renewal: The initial term will be for 5 (five) years, with the option for 2 (two) year extensions

### Planning Information

The event will be held via Microsoft Teams on Friday 04th April 2025 - Please join using the following ID
Meeting ID: 364 115 318 809
Passcode: Gj6pd6Ma
Families Commissioning Service of City of Wolverhampton Council would like to invite you and Providers with relevant experience who have expressed an interest for the Market Engagement Event in relation to these services.
The service:
• is for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks at a location away from the home, often in a residential setting for children and young people with SEND. It is intended to give parents and carers a break from their caring role and support in continuing to care for their child or young person.
• Parents of children and young people with complex needs may need a break from their caring role, which can include caring for a child or young person who does not sleep through the night or need constant supervision and stimulation.
• Children and young people with complex needs are less likely to spend time away from home with others of a similar age.
• The provision of overnight short breaks at a location away from the home allows both parents and carers and children and young people a valuable break. It gives children and young people an opportunity to meet with friends and take part in leisure activities they may not normally have access to as well as having some independence from their families.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,971,000 |
| Lots value | £12,971,000 |
| Awards value | £12,971,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BAOBAB CARE; CARINGWITHDIGNITY; FOR EVERYBODY; HONEY CROWN BEE; JOBMERGER SUPPORT SERVICES; PROGRESS ADULT LIVING SERVICES; PROGRESS CHILDREN'S SERVICES; STEADY CARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2026
- 8 Sep 2025 at 14:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054740-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022821-2025
- 2 Apr 2025 at 16:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012627-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013574-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054740-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022821-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012627-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- www.wolverhamptontenders.com
  Appendix B - Our Council Our Plan Appendix B - Lot 1 - Service Specification Appendix B - Lot 2 - Service Specification Appendix D - CWC24003 - Framework Agreement CWC24003 - Pricing Matrix - Lot 1 CWC24003 - Pricing Matrix - Lot 2 CWC24003 - ITT Instructions CWC24003 - Invitation to Tender CWC24003 - Market Engagement Pack CWC24003 - Data Processing Summary - Lot 1 and Lot 2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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