Scope
Description
Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a single provider to deliver overnight short break services from a property in Herefordshire owned by the council. The service will also incorporate an outreach service to deliver support within in the child's family home and/or in the community.
Short breaks provide parents and carers with a break from their caring responsibilities, whilst confident that their child is safe and having fun with skilled carers who understand their needs.
It is Council's statutory duty to provide a range of short breaks and the service will form a part of local offer for children and young people with SEND, and their families.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2033
- 7 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 December 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Herefordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTG-2978-LHCN
Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0LE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Aksana Hironak
Region: UKG11 - Herefordshire, County of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government