---
title: "Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563e3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563e3

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks," aimed at enhancing health and social work services across Stockport, United Kingdom. Operating under the open procedure method, this framework is intended to develop a broad range of adaptable short breaks, either purchased directly by individuals or commissioned by the local authority. The process was part of the light-touch regime and is designed as an open framework scheme, providing flexibility in service offerings. The standstill period extends until 23 December 2025, with the contract starting on 26 December 2025 and ending on 30 November 2033. Covering three lots, the total estimated gross worth is £9,000,000.

Businesses in the health and social care sector have significant growth opportunities through this framework, particularly those able to deliver residential and community-based services. With a focus on quality, the framework rewards innovation, and the Council particularly welcomes SMEs and VCSEs to participate. CQC registration is required for providers of personal care services within homes or residential settings, presenting a stable long-term partnership opportunity for capable and compliant suppliers. The open and inclusive nature of this framework encourages a wide range of businesses to bring their expertise to improve service provision locally, driving growth through extensive demand for quality care solutions across the borough.

## Notice

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council (The Council) is seeking to develop an Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks in Stockport. For a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest. Bidders are advised that the deadline set out in the documents is absolute. You are advised to upload your submission well in advance of the deadline to avoid any technical issues that might arise causing you to fail to meet the deadline which would lead to the rejection of your submission. The Council is conscious that Bidders spend a huge amount of time, effort and expense in putting together a submission and is keen to ensure that no bid is rejected for this reason. In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions as detailed on The Chest. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation.

### Lot Information

Residential Based Services

Lot 1 Residential Based Services

Community Based Services

Lot 2 - Community Based Services

Innovation

Lot 3 - Innovation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082449-2025 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,577,120 |
| Lots value | £6,577,120 |
| Awards value | £822,140 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK1 3XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | AFFINITY HOMECARE GROUP; ARMOUR CARE SERVICES; CARE 24-7; CARE DIRECT 24; CITRINE HEALTHCARE; COMPANION HOMECARE; FANCO; H.G. CARE SERVICES; HC-ONE; IDEAL CAREHOMES (NUMBER ONE; INSTANT CARE; KNIGHT HOME CARE; LIFESERVE SOLUTIONS; LORAC HEALTHCARE; MANCHESTER HEALTHCARE (UK; POSSABILITIES; PRISTINE HEALTH SOLUTIONS; ROUTES HEALTHCARE (NORTH; SAFE HANDS CARE & SUPPORT SERVICES; SMITHRIDGE HOMECARE; SPRING FORTH HEALTH CARE; STRATUS SUPPORT SERVICES; TAMESIDE LINK; THRIVING FUTURES (GMT; TRUE HOMECARE; VIVID CARE SERVICES; WE CARE CHORLTON; WESTWOOD HOMECARE (NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082449-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042038-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082449-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042038-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://larksscr.co.uk
- http://pristinehealthsolutions.co.uk
- http://www.365medicare.co.uk
- http://www.AffinityHomecare.uk
- http://www.armourcareservices.co.uk/
- http://www.blakewaterhomecare.co.uk
- http://www.companionhomecare.co.uk
- http://www.hc-one.co.uk
- http://www.hgcare.co.uk
- http://www.instantcare.uk
- http://www.lifeservesolutions.co.uk
- http://www.likecare.co.uk
- http://www.mmcgcarehomes.co.uk
- http://www.northernangelscare.co.uk
- http://www.personalhomecareservicesltd.co.uk
- http://www.possabilities.org.uk
- http://www.routeshealthcare.com
- http://www.springforthhc.co.uk
- http://www.tropicalcare.uk
- http://www.truehomecare.co.uk
- http://www.vipdaycentre.com
- https://britishelderlycare.com/
- https://caredirect24.uk
- https://ccgahealthcare.co.uk/
- https://citrinehealthcare.co.uk/
- https://dignity-in-life.co.uk/
- https://edenhousing.co.uk/
- https://greatmindstogether.co.uk/
- https://heritagehealthcare.co.uk/locations/home-care-services-cheadle-wilmslow/
- https://lorachealth.co.uk/
- https://pscarelimited.org/
- https://rnjhomecare.co.uk/
- https://starmarishealthcare.co.uk
- https://vividcareservices.co.uk/
- https://walfinch.com/branches/manchester/contact-us
- https://www.care247.ltd.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.oizahealthcare.co.uk
- https://www.shcss.co.uk/
- https://www.smithridgehc.co.uk/
- https://www.star-procurement.gov.uk
- https://www.stratussupport.co.uk/
- https://www.the0chest.ork.uk
- https://www.the0chest.ork.ukReferenceDN779079
- https://www.westwoodhomecare.co.uk/

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