Scope
Reference
CMCV 112
Description
This contract will deliver a planned programme of overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities who have an assessed need who are residents in of Shropshire Council.
The service will be delivered from the council owned purpose-built premises at Bradbury House, Frith Close, Shrewsbury. SY2 5XW
This is a purpose built 7 bedroomed unit with enclosed outdoor space.
Overnight short breaks for children and young people with disabilities and their families will be provided through a Hub and Spoke model.
Bradbury House being the hub of the model with all other overnight short break options - for example, but not limited to, Family Based (foster) care, Home Based (domiciliary) Care, In-Home overnight sitting service, and Activity based short breaks. The additionality of specialist overnight short break elements (the spokes) will be commissioned using a variety of commissioning approaches.
The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years commencing on the 1st April 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 (1+1) years.
The Contract Value is a maximum of £1,185,000 per annum.
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Total value (estimated)
- £5,925,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years commencing on the 1st April 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 (1+1) years. The total value stated in this notice is for the full 5 years duration.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
22 August 2025, 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)
3 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Shropshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLL-9577-QDZW
Guildhall, Frankwell Quay
Shrewsbury
SY3 8HQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government