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title: "TD2370 - Community Short Breaks Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f9e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# TD2370 - Community Short Breaks Framework

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f9e

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## Summary

Derby City Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Community Short Breaks Framework aimed at providing targeted services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This procurement is valued at £1,000,000 and will operate under a framework agreement from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal until March 2031. The procurement process is currently in the consultation phase, which began on 21st May 2026 and will conclude on 19th August 2026. The Council is located in Derby, United Kingdom, and it is conducting this preliminary stage to engage with existing and potential new providers for these crucial community services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering specialised care services. Given the focus on children and young people with SEND, businesses experienced in health and social work services are especially well-suited to compete. The tender will provide a stable financial inflow due to its substantial annual worth and long contract period, offering businesses a chance to collaborate with a sub-central government public authority. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's profile within the public sector and establish long-term partnerships with the local government in Derby.

## Notice

Procurement of a Community Short Breaks Service for children/young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who need additional support to take part in activities and build independence skills. Community Short Breaks are part of a range of services, providing activities for children/young people with SEND, facilitating breaks (respite) from caring for families/parents/carers of disabled children. The Community Short Breaks will offer the following: * A Grant, or * A targeted Provider Service This procurement relates to the targeted Provider Service. Amount - PS250,000 per annum.

### Planning Information

Derby City Council is looking to procure a Community Short Breaks Framework. This is a targeted* service whereby providers arrange and deliver activities and provide additional support to children and young people with SEND. Short Breaks also give parents and carers respite from their caring duties.
Community Short Breaks are for children and young people who: 
• may not be able to join in with universal† activities without support, or 
• may have complex needs that cannot be met by universal services or family support alone 
*Targeted services are for children and young people who may need additional support and may require an assessment of need to access services. 
†Universal services are services that are available to all children, young people and their families.
For information regarding Derby City Council's Community Short Breaks Service please access the link below:
https://www.derby.gov.uk/education-and-learning/derbys-send-local-offer/health-and-wellbeing/short-breaks/#page-1
Derby City Council is undertaking a consultation to review our current Community Short Breaks Service. We are seeking feedback, ideas and suggestions for improvements and innovation going forward. 
This consultation also includes ideas for potential proposals for change which we would also value your feedback on.
We are keen to engage with existing Community Short Break providers and providers who may be interested in delivering Short Breaks in the future.
Formal consultation commences on Thursday 21st May 2026 and will close at midnight on Wednesday 19th August 2026. 
You can take part in the consultation by:
• Requesting a provider survey by emailing CYPParticipate@derby.gov.uk completing this and returning it to CYPParticipate@derby.gov.uk by midnight on Wednesday 19th August 2026.
Market engagement events will be planned and delivered leading up to the start of the re-procurement. Please register your interest in these by emailing CYPParticipate@derby.gov.uk . 
THIS IS NOT A FORMAL INVITATION TO TENDER NOTICE - A PROCUREMENT EXERCISE WILL FOLLOW AT A LATER STAGE IN 2026. 
THIS NOTICE ALSO SERVES TO ALERT THE MARKET TO PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENTS TO BE HELD IN THE COMING WEEKS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047261-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF11 Derby |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047261-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047261-2026
  21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/education-and-learning/derbys-send-local-offer/health-and-wellbeing/short-breaks/#page-1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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