Scope
Description
A short break was described as "additional services required to support disabled children and their families; in other words, short breaks are services over and above the universal services expected and available to all families". A short break can be for just a few hours to overnight care or longer, e.g. a holiday, and could be within a variety of settings, including the child's home. Short breaks are designed to engage disabled children and young people in either one to one or group activities, which will be enjoyable, reduce social isolation and contribute to personal and social development and are usually undertaken away from their primary carer. A short break can be a range of activities; including sports, music sessions, going to the cinema, youth club, after school clubs, play schemes and/or residential care. Whilst all children should be able to access youth clubs, extended schools activities, community and leisure facilities - if additional support is required (e.g. the child requires support through a sessional worker service) - this may then constitute a short break.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £204,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Further one year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
All bidders who achieve a score above the threshold of 60% will be appointed onto the framework and will enter into the framework agreement.
The Framework Providers will be ranked according to their final evaluation scores. When the Council chooses to place an order for the Services without re-opening competition, by way of a direct award, it will approach the highest ranked Framework Provider. If that Framework Provider is unable to fulfil the Order, the Council will approach the next ranked Framework Provider, and so on, until the order is fulfilled or no qualified Framework Providers remain. The successful Framework Provider must confirm acceptance by signing and returning the Order within the timeframe specified in the Framework Agreement.
By entering into this Framework Agreement, no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee has been granted by the Authority for the Services
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 25 March 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality threshold | All bidders who achieve a score above the threshold of 60% will be appointed onto the framework and will enter into the framework agreement. |
Quality |
Weighting description
All bidders who achieve a score above the threshold of 60% will be appointed onto the framework and will enter into the framework agreement.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hounslow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYY-1684-DYLV
Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road
Hounslow, London
TW3 3EB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government