---
title: "Short Breaks for Disabled Children"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Short Breaks for Disabled Children

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3b9

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## Summary

Thurrock Council, a sub-central government authority, has organised a procurement process titled "Short Breaks for Disabled Children," aimed at providing daycare services for disabled children and young people. Located in Grays, within the UKH32 region, this process is categorised under services and follows a direct procurement method that operates below the threshold without competition. The stage is now at contract award, with the award having been made to PINEAPPLE CARE SERVICES LIMITED. The relevant contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2027, with a total value of £116,931.06.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for care service providers specialising in disabled children's services. Businesses that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and are familiar with light-touch regimes will find this contract particularly appealing. Companies capable of delivering high-quality daycare services within the Essex region should view this as a growth opportunity to enhance their portfolio, establish a partnership with local government, and contribute significantly to the community through their services.

## Notice

The provision of short breaks for disabled children

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048821-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,931 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINEAPPLE CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048821-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048821-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pineapple.care
- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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