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title: "I-4573: Adult Short Break Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515b5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-31"
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# I-4573: Adult Short Break Service

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515b5

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Adult Short Break Service, aimed at providing respite care for adults with learning disabilities or profound and multiple learning disabilities. The procurement is taking place in Oxford, United Kingdom, classified under the 'Health services' industry category. The Council is conducting a two-stage market engagement to shape the future service model, with a deadline for questionnaire completion by 21st November 2025. This early engagement is part of the planning with a full tender process expected to advance early next year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health services, particularly those with experience in providing flexible, person-centred care solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. Businesses involved in both building-based and outreach health services, especially with capabilities in emergency placements, would find this procurement process a valuable opportunity to expand their operations and strengthen their presence in the UK's health sector.

## Notice

The Adult Short Breaks Service is designed to provide respite care for adults with learning disabilities or profound and multiple learning disabilities. The service aims to support individuals by offering person-centered, outcome-focused care that empowers them to live a good life. The service will also provide their family carers with a break from their caring responsibilities. The service may include both building-based and outreach support, allowing flexibility in how care is delivered. The service may also offer emergency placements when assessed as necessary. The Adult Short Breaks Service is expected to support a minimum of 170 people per year, operating 24/7 to ensure continuous support for those in need.

### Planning Information

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking views from potential providers on how best to deliver the Adults Short Break services. The Council is conducting a two-stage market engagement process to help shape the future service model:
Stage 1: Soft market testing via questionnaire.
Stage 2: A targeted virtual workshop, open to all providers who participated in Stage 1.
The workshop will provide an opportunity to explore key themes from the initial engagement, share insights, and discuss potential delivery models. Your input will be invaluable in informing the final specification and approach.
If Stage 1 participation is lower than anticipated, the Council reserves the right to expand Stage 2 invitations to additional providers to ensure a diverse and representative discussion. Further details, including the date and joining instructions, will be shared shortly.
If you are interested in sharing your views, please complete the provided questionnaire on the tender portal and return it by 21st November 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069998-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,391,040 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069998-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 11:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022174-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069998-2025
  31st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022174-2025
  16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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