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title: "Registered Overnight Residential Respite Short Breaks for Adults and Children in Southampton"
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# Registered Overnight Residential Respite Short Breaks for Adults and Children in Southampton

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054725

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## Summary

Southampton City Council is overseeing a procurement process for "Registered Overnight Residential Respite Short Breaks for Adults and Children in Southampton," under the service category of health and social work services. This tender involves a collaborative effort with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to fulfil statutory responsibilities for providing short breaks and support services for disabled children, young people, adults, and their unpaid carers. The procurement process has been completed, with awarded contracts transitioning from the tender to the award stage as of 23rd February 2026. Services will be provided across Southampton and are procured through an open procedure with a light-touch regime, signifying a focus on simplifying processes for suppliers in this essential community service domain.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those focused on providing care for individuals with disabilities. The competitive open procedure allows a diverse range of service providers, including larger organisations and potentially SMEs with expertise in overnight residential respite care, to engage in this vital public service. As the contracts are demand-led, there is potential for value fluctuation and additional purchases, encouraging suppliers to align service provision with evolving community needs. Companies that are adept at delivering person-centered care, maintaining high-quality assurance systems, and engaging with stakeholders to co-produce services will find opportunities for growth and community impact through these contracts.

## Notice

1. The Council has a statutory responsibility to provide services to meet the short break and support needs of disabled children, young people, adults and their unpaid carers. The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has a statutory responsibility to provide services that meet the health needs of disabled children, young people, adults and their unpaid carers. The Council has conducted a procurement process to procure provision of registered residential overnight short breaks for children, young people and adults, working in partnership with the ICB to meet statutory responsibilities. 2. The overarching outcomes expected of the services are that: a) Unpaid carers will be able to continue caring for their child, young person or adult with disabilities in the family home. b) Unpaid carers will be able to provide care more effectively to their child, young person or adult with disabilities. c) Children, young people and adults with disabilities are supported within the short break environment to have fun and develop their own abilities. 3. It is expected Service Providers will meet needs identified through statutory assessments and work in a person-centred way with disabled children, young people and adults to support them to fulfil their aspirations and promote their wellbeing in relation to: a) Their physical and mental health. b) Being protected from abuse and neglect. c) Taking as much control as possible over their day to day lives, using least restrictive approaches and supporting them to develop their skills and abilities and grow their confidence to realise their full potential. d) Improving their confidence and emotional wellbeing so that they enjoy life and have positive self identities. e) Helping them to develop wider social and emotional skills to establish and maintain positive one to one and group relationships outside the family home. f) Participation in education, employment or training. g) Strengthening domestic, family and personal relationships. h) The contribution they make to their community. i) Providing positive experiences by promoting friendships and by encouraging social activities, new experiences and supportive relationships with carers and peers. j) Providing culturally appropriate provision that meets the racial, cultural, linguistic and religious needs of the person and their unpaid carers. k) Using their preferred communication mode at all times. l) Maximise their independence in preparation for a time when carers cannot continue caring. 4. In addition, it is expected the Services will enable unpaid carers to achieve the outcomes which are important to them, including: a) Having breaks from their caring responsibilities. b) Being as independent as possible. c) Being able to participate actively in the community. d) Being able to access education, employment or training. e) Being confident that their relative is safe in the short break environment and that they enjoy the experiences. f) Meeting the needs of other family members more effectively. g) Carrying out day to day tasks which they must perform in order to run their household. h) Support and continuity for unpaid carers by recognising their needs through flexible planned breaks and emergency backup. On occasions this may include shared care arrangements. i) Unplanned and short-term support to unpaid carers in crisis or emergency situations. 5. Service Providers will be expected to work alongside children, young people, adults and their unpaid carers in the ongoing shaping and delivery of services and their quality, eventually leading to services being co-produced.

### Lot Information

Overnight Residential Respite Short Breaks for Adults with Learning Disabilities (primary need)

a. The Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide overnight residential respite short breaks for adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities as their primary need at Weston Court, a respite setting in the east of Southampton. Short breaks are an important part of the overall support package provided to adults with learning disabilities and their unpaid carers. They allow unpaid carers to have an overnight break from their caring responsibilities as well as individuals to take part in new activities, form and maintain friendships and develop their independence skills. b. In addition to the core overnight element of this Service, Providers may need to provide additional hours of support to individuals. The requirement for this as well as the allocation of overnight residential respite short breaks is based on statutory assessments of need and subject to review. c. The Service is required to be CQC registered to deliver accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care with the relevant specialisms. The Service Provider will ensure equity of access, regularly review quality assurance systems and care and support plans. Individuals and their unpaid carers will be engaged in the development of services. The Service will be expected to operate a core ratio of 1:3 (one staff member to three individuals accessing the service) staffing model. The Service Provider will need to respond flexibly to emerging and unexpected respite requests from unpaid carers to maximise usage and support. d. The Service Provider will be expected to enter into a License to Occupy Agreement with the Council for the Weston Court site, and a draft of this will be shared as part of the tender documentation.

Renewal: One possible extension of two (2) years after the initial three (3) year period.

Overnight Residential Respite Short Breaks for Adults with Learning Disabilities (primary need) including complex and/or more specialist needs

The Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide overnight residential respite short breaks for adults with severe learning disabilities and profound and multiple learning disabilities as their primary need including complex needs at the Providers own suitable setting. Short breaks are an important part of the overall support package provided to adults with learning disabilities and their unpaid carers. They allow unpaid carers to have an overnight break from their caring responsibilities as well as individuals to take part in new activities, form and maintain friendships and develop their independence skills. b. In addition to the core overnight element of this Service, Providers may need to provide additional hours of support to individuals. The requirement for this as well as the allocation of overnight residential respite short breaks is based on statutory assessments of need and are subject to review. c. The Service is required to be CQC registered to deliver accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal with the relevant specialisms. The Service Provider will ensure equity of access, regularly review quality assurance systems and care and support plans. Individuals and their unpaid carers will be engaged in the development of services. The Service will be expected to operate a core ratio of 1:2 (one staff member to two individuals accessing the service). The Service Provider will need to respond flexibly to emerging and unexpected respite requests from unpaid carers to maximise usage and support.

Renewal: One possible extension of two (2) years after the initial three (3) year period.

Specialist Residential Overnight Short Breaks for Disabled Children

The Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide overnight residential respite short breaks for children with disabilities, including complex needs at the Providers own suitable setting. Short breaks are an important part of the overall support package for children with disabilities and their unpaid carers. They allow parents and carers to have an overnight break from their caring responsibilities as well as an opportunity for children to take part in new activities, form and maintain friendships and develop their independence skills. b. In addition to the core overnight element of this Service, Providers may need to provide additional support to individuals. The requirement for this as well as the allocation of overnight residential respite short breaks is based on a formal statutory assessment of need and is subject to review. c. The Service is expected to be Ofsted registered, with elements of nursing oversight for the presentation of more complex needs, ensure equity of access, regularly review quality and care and support plans and ensure individuals and their unpaid carers are involved in the development of services. The Service will be expected to operate a core ratio of 1:2 (one staff member to two individuals accessing the service) staffing model. The Service Provider will need to respond flexibly to emerging and unexpected respite requests from unpaid carers to maximise usage and support.

Renewal: One possible extension of two (2) years after the initial three (3) year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016035-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,823,580 |
| Lots value | £7,823,580 |
| Awards value | £7,187,274 |
| Contracts value | £7,187,274 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DIMENSIONS (UK; THE ROSE ROAD ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016035-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013242-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071497-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065483-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037528-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 21:39 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031714-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016035-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013242-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071497-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065483-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037528-2025
  4th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031714-2025
  11th June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dimensions-uk.org
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.roseroad.org.uk/

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