Scope
Reference
CMCV 116
Description
This is an award notice for 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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995335054
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,750,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
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. The contract value stated is for the full duration of the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Action for Children
- Companies House: 04764232
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road
Watford
WD18 8AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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