Scope
Reference
CMCV 116
Description
This contract will deliver a planned programme of short breaks in the community for children and young people with disabilities who have an assessed need from across the county of Shropshire excluding those who reside in the Borough of Telford & Wrekin).
For the specialist community based short break service, Shropshire Council will be offering funding and linkages to council owned community assets throughout the county that are able to facilitate short break activities for children and young people with disabilities.
The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years commencing on the 1st of April 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 (1+1) years.
The agreed budget for Community Short breaks is £550,000 per annum
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Total value (estimated)
- £2,750,000 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 of April 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 (1+1) years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 October 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
3 October 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)
22 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