--- title: "Targeted Short Breaks Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a08" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a08" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a08.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a08.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-23" --- # Targeted Short Breaks Framework Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a08 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065a08) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065a08.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Targeted Short Breaks Framework" aimed at providing social work and related services primarily for disabled children. This tender falls under the services category within the UK region UKJ11. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with expressions of interest required by 25 March 2026. The framework is governed by the Children’s Act 1989 and related regulations, and it mandates supporting the continuation of care by providing breaks for carers of disabled children. Interested suppliers can view and express interest through the Council's designated online portal with a subsequent submission deadline set for the same date. The procurement employs an open procedure, where the selection criteria are evenly balanced between quality and price. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in delivering community and specialist short breaks for children. Suitable businesses include small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it inclusive for a range of providers in this sector. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2026, concluding on 31 May 2028, with the possibility of extension of up to 24 additional months. This framework offers a robust platform to enhance service delivery capabilities and foster business growth through repeated opportunities and established partnerships with Reading Borough Council until 2030. ## Notice RBC are completing a Framework exercise for the provision of Targeted Short Breaks Framework - The Children's Act 1989 and Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 place a duty on local authorities to provide services designed to minimise the effect of their disability on disabled children, to give children the opportunity to lead lives which are as normal as possible and assist individuals who provide care for disabled children to continue to do so, or to do so more effectively, by giving them breaks from caring. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 25/03/2026. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. ### Lot Information Community Short Breaks - Universal Offer Details of community short breaks are available via the Family Information Service and Local Offer. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions Community Short Breaks (also known as Targeted Short Breaks) - Targeted Offer The Community Short Breaks either consist of commissioned activity sessions or the provision of direct payments. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions Specialist Short Breaks Offer The specialist short break offer is provided at Cressingham. This can be in the form of an overnight short break or children accessing the service to attend the Independence Club or day service. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016029-2026 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2026 at 12:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016029-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016029-2026 23rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.reading.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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