--- title: "Shortbreaks and Outreach Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Shortbreaks and Outreach Framework Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7.json) ## Summary Southampton City Council is procuring the "Shortbreaks and Outreach Framework," aimed at enhancing service access for children and young people with disabilities up to 18 years of age. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves establishing a framework with multiple providers spread across two lots: Care Support and Community Outreach, and Specialist Playschemes and Targeted Short Breaks. The framework seeks high-quality, timely, and cost-effective services to boost child and family welfare. Prospective suppliers should submit their tenders by 19th June 2026, with an award period set to conclude by 31st August 2026. The services are primarily located in Southampton, within the South East region of England (UKJ32), and the anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2026, lasting until 30th September 2032, with potential extensions. The procurement methodology is an open procedure under the "light touch" regime, emphasizing community and social services. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities in the social care and community services sector, particularly those experienced in working with disabled children and young people. Enterprises capable of delivering home and community-based care, as well as specialist holiday playschemes, will find this framework appealing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering flexibility through an open framework model that allows new providers to join periodically. The project's structure supports businesses that can offer customised care solutions and group-based activities, promoting social development and independence for young service users. Participation can enhance visibility in the public procurement domain and strengthen partnerships with local authorities. ## Notice Southampton City Council intends to establish a multi provider Short Breaks, Outreach and Support Framework to improve access to high quality services for children and young people with disabilities aged up to 18 years. The proposed Framework will include two Lots: Lot 1 - Care Support and Community Outreach This Lot covers personalised care and support delivered in the home or community. Services will help children and young people with disabilities to develop independence, access their community, and maintain their wellbeing, while supporting family stability. The service will include personalised care and community based support, including personal care, delegated health tasks, communication and independence building programmes, behaviour support, community access and, where required, overnight respite. Providers must be able to offer planned, responsive and crisis support across a range of hours. Lot 2 - Specialist Playschemes and Targeted Short Breaks This Lot provides specialist holiday playschemes and targeted short break opportunities for children with substantial or complex needs. These are for children who cannot safely access mainstream provision due to high levels of personal care, complex health needs, autism or behaviour that challenges. Services delivered under this Lot should offer group and community-based activities that support children's social development, independence, wellbeing and enjoyment, while providing families with essential respite. The purpose of the Framework is to deliver consistent, timely, high quality and value for money support, while strengthening family resilience and improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities. By approving providers onto a single Framework, the Council can quickly match a child's assessed needs with an appropriate supplier, reducing delays and enabling responsive, high quality support across the local area. ### Lot Information Care Support and Community Outreach Service Specification with buddy service The aim of Lot 1 is to develop a range of providers who can deliver personalised care and support in the home or community. The outreach service will ensure that children and young people with disabilities can develop independence skills, access their community, and maintain their wellbeing at the same time the family have a break from their caring duties. Options: Potential for extension Renewal: Potential for 2 years extension Specialist Playschemes and Targeted Short Breaks The goal of Lot 2 is to develop a range of specialist and targeted activities for children and young people in a variety of locations across the city. The activities will provide opportunities for children to try new skills things, develop their social skills and support their overall development whilst giving their parent carers a break from caring. Options: Potential for extension Renewal: Potential for 2 years extension ### Planning Information The Authority is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) statement to notify the market of an upcoming procurement opportunity for Outreach and Short Breaks services for children and young people with disabilities. Our primary objective is to engage with experienced providers, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to inform the design of a new Framework. We want to ensure that our service specifications are commercially viable, innovative, and, most importantly, capable of meeting the diverse needs of children and young people (0-25) within our region. This engagement is conducted in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. It is not a call for competition, but a collaborative fact-finding exercise to ensure a "best fit" between our requirements and market capability. 2. The Requirement: A Two-Lot Framework We intend to establish a multi-supplier framework divided into two distinct "Lots." Suppliers may apply for one or both lots, provided they meet the specific quality and safeguarding criteria. Lot 1 - Care Support and Community Outreach The aim of Lot 1 is to develop a range of providers who can deliver personalised care and support in the home or community. The outreach service will ensure that children and young people with disabilities can develop independence skills, access their community, and maintain their wellbeing at the same time the family have a break from their caring duties. Lot 2 - Specialist Playschemes and Targeted Short Breaks The goal of Lot 2 is to develop a range of specialist and targeted activities for children and young people in a variety of locations across the city. The activities will provide opportunities for children to try new skills things, develop their social skills and support their overall development whilst giving their parent carers a break from caring. 3. The Procurement Plan The Authority intends to use a Open Framework model. This is designed to be "supplier-friendly," allowing new providers to join at specific intervals throughout the framework's life (e.g., every 12 months). Estimated Contract Term: 4 years + optional 2-year extension. Pricing Model: We are seeking market feedback on sustainable hourly rates vs. "block" funding for group activities. Call-Off Mechanism: Services will be commissioned via Direct Award (for specific 1:1 matches) or Mini-Competition (for larger group-based contracts). Preliminary Market Engagement Events will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams via invite only. These individual sessions will be held on the 5th (12.00 - 14.00); Short Breaks and 10th of Feb (13.00 - 15.00); Outreach. If you are interested in attending either event, please email Scott.Goodhew@southampton.gov.uk with your company name, the name of attendees with relevant email address for the invite, and please inform us which one (or both) you would like to attend. Please be aware when responding each event will be individual based on the Lots with Short breaks on the 5th, and Outreach on the 10th. Thankyou. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047526-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 08:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047526-2026 - 14 May 2026 at 17:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044645-2026 - 21 Apr 2026 at 09:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035924-2026 - 15 Apr 2026 at 15:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034377-2026 - 3 Apr 2026 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031211-2026 - 19 Jan 2026 at 11:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004272-2026 - 19 Jan 2026 at 10:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004224-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 14:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003956-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047526-2026 22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044645-2026 14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035924-2026 21st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034377-2026 15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031211-2026 3rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004272-2026 19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004224-2026 19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003956-2026 16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/login - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/loginDuetoatechnicalerrorwiththeportal,therearetwoactivesourcingevents.REQ/1000484-ShortBreaksandOutreachFrameworkREQ/1000508-ShortBreaksandOutreachFrameworkSourcingEvent2Bothsourcingeventsareconnectedtothisprojectandyouonlyneedsubmityourbidtooneoftheevents.Allrequirementsanddocumentationremainsthesame. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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