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                "description": "The Council is inviting interested organisations to complete a survey to gather views of short break providers and attend a Provider Engagement Workshop. The Council is interested in hearing from organisations that currently deliver, or have experience of delivering: * Community-based short breaks. * Group activities and holiday schemes. * Specialist support for children and young people with SEND. * Family support and respite services. * Inclusive leisure and social opportunities. * Targeted and specialist interventions for children with complex needs. The survey is open until 5pm on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 and can be accessed here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/short-breaks-provider-survey Workshop Details Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026 Time: 1.30pm to 3pm Venue: Microsoft Teams The workshop will provide an opportunity for providers to: * Understand the Council's vision and ambitions for future Short Breaks Services. * Review and discuss proposed service outcomes and priorities. * Provide feedback on potential service models, delivery arrangements and the proposed framework structure. * Share market intelligence, innovation, and best practice. * Discuss opportunities and challenges within the current market. * Help shape the forthcoming procurement process. The workshop will also include an overview of the tender submission and e-procurement portal registration process. The Council welcomes attendance from: * Voluntary and community sector organisations. * Charities and not-for-profit organisations. * Independent providers. * Social enterprises. * Existing and potential new market entrants. Organisations wishing to attend should register their interest by contacting procurement@westberks.gov.uk Please provide: * Organisation name * Contact name * Email address * Number of attendees A Microsoft Teams invitation will be issued following confirmation of attendance. The closing date for workshop registration is Friday 20th November 2026 at 5pm This notice is not a call for competition, and participation is not a prerequisite to bidding. No information provided in response to this engagement will be used in supplier evaluation during the formal procurement. The Council reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement.",
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