---
title: "Bulk Purchase for Short Breaks Provision in Gloucestershire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8fb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Bulk Purchase for Short Breaks Provision in Gloucestershire

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a8fb

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Bulk Purchase for Short Breaks Provision in Gloucestershire." This procurement seeks to facilitate services within the health and social work sector, specifically targeting the support of children and young people with disabilities. The tender, currently in the active stage, includes three opportunities available to various service providers, namely county-wide and Gloucester-located providers offering 1:1 and 2:1 support. Interested parties should submit their proposals by 9th June 2026, with services expected to commence from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. This procurement falls under sub-central government authority and is valued at £120,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social care services. The open competition method ensures a broad participation, enabling diverse businesses to contribute to the welfare of young individuals with disabilities in Gloucestershire. Ideal contenders are those already engaged in providing tailored support and keen to expand their service offerings across the region. The project's eligibility criteria favour SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with experience in delivering specialised 1:1 or 2:1 support services, ensuring inclusive procurement and potential for business expansion.

## Notice

This tender for 3 opportunities to support children and young people with disabilities for: County-wide providers who currently offer 1:1 support County-wide providers who currently offer 2:1 support Gloucester providers who currently offer 1:1 support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050875-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 13:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050875-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050875-2026
  29th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=35ffecff-b16b-4421-a684-f4e7ad3370f5

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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