Children with Disabilities Short Break and Respite Framework
Description: This is a re-issue of the previous tender (CCS037) The Council is establishing an Open Framework, in line with the Procurement Act 2023, to deliver specialised services to children with disabilities and additional needs and their families. Providers are invited to bid for any of the following lots to deliver a flexible provision of specialist services to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs and their families; Lot A Community Based Befriending and Mentoring Services Lot B Overnight Short Breaks (for Providers who Operate a Specific Overnight Premises) Lot C Specialist Group Activities for children and young people with disabilities and Page 2 to 12 additional needs Lot D Home Care Services for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
Summary: Derbyshire County Council has initiated a tender titled "Children with Disabilities Short Break and Respite Framework" aimed at providing specialised services for children with disabilities and additional needs. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in the UKF1 region, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the tender stage and it is being conducted using the open procedure method, consistent with the Procurement Act 2023. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 29 December 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 7 January 2026, with the contract award expected by 17 March 2026. This framework agreement, open for competition, will last until 30 April 2032.