Scope
Reference
TWC001170
Description
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council wish to commission a Provider to deliver planned overnight short breaks to resident children and young people aged 5-17, with disabilities.
There is insufficient, local overnight Short Breaks across both Shropshire Local Authority area and the borough of Telford and Wrekin. Therefore both Council's are seeking to jointly commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service. This aligns to both Council's ambition to offer regulated, local and high quality overnight breaks, within a homely environment.
Telford & Wrekin Council are the tender process lead. The successful provider will be awarded a contract from both LAs. There will be an ongoing partnership between the provider and these two Ofsted "Outstanding" Councils regarding service delivery and monitoring of impact and outcomes. The Short Breaks Regulations set a requirement for Local Authorities to provide a range of overnight short break opportunities available to children and young people with disabilities. The Short Breaks offer aims to support the needs and aspirations of children and young people with disabilities, as well as support parent, carer and family wellbeing.
Planned overnight breaks are an essential source of Short Breaks support for families that are eligible, providing a much needed break for both parent carers, the child/young person and supports family wellbeing. We want to ensure that overnight breaks are a positive experience for the CYP, helping to support their social and emotional development as well as providing them with leisure and opportunity to learn new skills.
The Council is seeking a provider that can satisfy the service delivery requirements, Ofsted requirements, and the workforce requirements to deliver a quality and sustainable overnight short breaks provision. It is understood that the successful provider will require time for recruitment and training in the lead up to service delivery, and this will be underpinned via a partnership approach over a long contract period.
Contract 1. Short Breaks Foster Care Overnight Service for Children and Young People with a Disability
Supplier
Contract value
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
4 years plus option of up to 4 more additional years as a +2 +2 extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 2. Short Breaks Foster Care Overnight Service for Children and Young People with a Disability
Supplier
Contract value
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
4 years plus option of up to 4 more additional years as a +2 +2 extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
BARNARDO'S
- Companies House: 00061625
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1518-HDWG
Barnardo House
Barkingside , Ilford
IG6 1QG
United Kingdom
Email: bdunationalteam@barnardos.org.uk
Website: http://www.barnardos.org.uk
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Short Breaks Foster Care Overnight Service for Children and Young People with a Disability
Contract 2. Short Breaks Foster Care Overnight Service for Children and Young People with a Disability
Contracting authorities
Borough of Telford & Wrekin
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHD-5776-GZNN
Darby House, Telford Town Centre, Lawn Central,
Telford, Shropshire
TF3 4JA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@telford.gov.uk
Website: http://www.telford.gov.uk
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Shropshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLL-9577-QDZW
Guildhall, Frankwell Quay
Shrewsbury
SY3 8HQ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government