---
title: "Block Contract for Children with Disabilities Overnight Short Break Placements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689c8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0689c8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Block Contract for Children with Disabilities Overnight Short Break Placements

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689c8

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is planning a procurement process for a block contract concerning overnight short break placements for children with disabilities. This contract aims to offer planned respite care to support the wellbeing and development of these children, while providing relief to families and carers. The procurement is within the health and social work services sector and is slated to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting until 31st March 2035. Interested parties should note that a future notice might be published by 1st May 2026, detailing further aspects of the tender. The procurement is still in the planning stage, with the main buying organisation being Derbyshire County Council, located in Matlock, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in care and support for children with disabilities. Companies with experience in managing block contracts and providing respite care services could be well-positioned to compete. By participating, businesses can significantly enhance their profile within the public sector and strengthen their expertise in delivering community-focused services. The procurement method promises structured engagement, providing businesses opportunities to align their services with local authority needs and expand their service delivery capabilities in the region.

## Notice

Provision of a block-contract arrangement for the provision of overnight short break placements for children and young people with disabilities, to provide planned respite care to support children's wellbeing and development, while offering relief to families and carers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037149-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,850,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037149-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037149-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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