--- title: "Short Breaks and Emergency Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050403" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050403" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050403.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050403.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Short Breaks and Emergency Provision Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050403 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050403) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050403.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Short Breaks and Emergency Provision," is currently in the planning stage and is being conducted by Lincolnshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK. This tender pertains to the health and social work services industry, focusing on providing planned and emergency short breaks for adults in Lincolnshire. The process will proceed via an open procedure with future communications anticipated on 1st December 2026. With a substantial estimated budget of approximately £6.6 million gross, the services are set to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2032, across the UKF3 region. Interested parties had until 12th October 2025 to express their interest, with potential awards planned by 23rd November 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth among businesses specialising in respite care and social work services with accommodation. The open procedure allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to bid, reflecting the council's inclusive procurement strategy. The contract period provides stability and an extended engagement in an essential community service, which can be particularly advantageous for local businesses capable of meeting the service demands in innovative ways. Such engagements allow companies to expand their service reach, develop long-term relationships with municipal clients, and contribute positively to the well-being of the local population. ## Notice Provision of planned and emergency short breaks for adults in Lincolnshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2x 12 months ### Planning Information A questionnaire to help the Council understand the best way in which to structure and procure contracts to deliver its short breaks provision. We are looking at options to deliver the short breaks and emergency service in a different way. This may involve commissioning services from alternative locations. To inform this work, we are undertaking a pre-tender market engagement exercise. This will help the Council to understand the views of provider on issues surrounding the delivery of services, and to inform decision around the procurement process. Please refer to ProContract: URL : https://procontract.due-north.com/ Reference: DN769888 Project Title: Short Breaks and Emergency Provision ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047966-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN1 1YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | Lincoln | | Electoral ward | Carholme | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 13:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047966-2026 - 16 Apr 2025 at 13:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015573-2025 - 16 Apr 2025 at 12:12 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015546-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047966-2026 22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015573-2025 16th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015546-2025 16th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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