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title: "Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - CS26605C - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - CS26605C - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs)

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d87b

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## Summary

This procurement process involved Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, United Kingdom, seeking to award a contract for "Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs)." This falls within the health and social work services category, targeting regions including UKJ35, UKJ36, and UKJ37. The tender, identified as CS26605C, was conducted under a selective procurement method, as part of an award under a framework. The contract award was completed with Third Hand Healthcare Ltd, and the contract period will commence on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2030, with options for renewal. The procurement has reached the award stage, and initial planning was conducted under legal frameworks stipulated by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in complex behavioural support services for children with disabilities. Companies with expertise in fostering personalised care solutions that extend beyond traditional domiciliary care will find this contract particularly lucrative. The awarded contract, worth £630,000 in its initial term, allows room for businesses to expand their service offerings and innovate within a well-structured regulatory framework. Companies experienced in delivering high-skill care and possessing a workforce with specialised training will excel, particularly in environments that require adaptation to extensive behavioural challenges. This strategic opportunity not only enhances market presence but also contributes to the development and upskilling of staff involved in care delivery.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council Children's Services commissions care support for children and young people with disabilities. The children and young people requiring care support services will include those with severe disabilities such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, behaviour that challenges and complex physical or mental health needs. The Services are part of a holistic support package for the child / young person that meets identified outcomes as part of a Care Plan as agreed by the Council's County Allocation Panel. This Service is part of Hampshire County Council's Children's Services Department's continuum of services which support children and young people with disabilities. Care support is a Tier 4 specialist service, which can be offered to a family following a social care assessment where the Disabled Children's Team criteria has been met and/or an unmet social care need has been identified. This Service aims to facilitate the development of the market to deliver services in new and more personalised ways rather than the conventional delivery of domiciliary care which in turn will enhance the skills of staff, potentially offering greater job satisfaction, in delivering the Service and improving the experience of the Service User. This Notice relates to a call off procedure for Care Support Services for Children with a Disability - Complex Support (Behavioural Needs). This is for children and young people with significant behavioural needs requiring staff with additional training or experience. This does not require 2:1 support but demands high skill, experience and confidence. Any potential value will be awarded through subsequently awarded Individual Service Contracts rather than at this call off stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072573-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £630,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIRD HAND HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 09:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072573-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072573-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0603f0
- https://www.hants.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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