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title: "Residential short breaks for children and young people"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051fd5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Residential short breaks for children and young people

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fd5

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of residential short breaks for children and young people, under the ID NCCT43178. The process is currently in the planning stage with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The procurement category is primarily health and social work services, falling under CPV code 85000000, and is planned to operate under a framework agreement. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2031. This project is specifically branched under public authority - sub-central government, with the location detailed as Norwich, United Kingdom. Potential bidders should note that further communication is anticipated by 4th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing short-term residential care for youth. With a multi-million pound contract value, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria highlight potential advantages for these types of organisations. Engaging in such a contract could enhance business growth by allowing firms to establish or expand their service offerings within the public sector, particularly in a lucrative and impactful sector of children and youth services.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Residential short breaks for children and young people

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025490-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 07:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025490-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025490-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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