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}, { "releaseID": "006710-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-01-26T14:21:15Z", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "CSC25128 Short Breaks Services Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement" }, { "releaseID": "012750-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-02-12T10:50:34Z", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Children with Disabilities Overnight Short Breaks" }, { "releaseID": "043367-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-12T11:27:22+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Short Breaks Services Framework (CSC25128)" }, { "releaseID": "072566-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-31T10:34:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "Short Breaks Services Framework" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "077698-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-11-27T14:01:19Z", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Tender is for an open framework of providers for overnight short breaks for children with disabilities.\nThe intention is for the framework to have 2 lots;\n• Lot 1 - Overnight Fostering short breaks\n• Lot 2 - Overnight Residential short breaks\nThe intention would be to open annually for any new suppliers to join, expanding the number of overnight short break places available and using a competitive, call-off process to source individual placements.\nExisting arrangements for children/young people using the current Independent Fostering Agency would continue as it would be in the best interests of the children and families to maintain these established relationships." }, { "releaseID": "006710-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-01-26T14:21:15Z", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Worcestershire County Council (the Council) intends to establish a multi supplier, multi lot Short Breaks Services Framework to improve access to high quality services for children and young people with disabilities and / or complex needs.\nBefore commencing the procurement, the Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement notice to invite interested organisations to attend an online market 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The event will offer an overview of the planned framework, proposed lots, and the anticipated procurement timetable. It will also give suppliers the opportunity to give feedback to inform the development of the service specification(s) and proposed framework and ask questions.\nThe proposed framework will include up to four lots:\n•\tLot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks\n•\tLot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks\n•\tLot 3 – Domiciliary Care\n•\tLot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers" }, { "releaseID": "012750-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-02-12T10:50:34Z", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Tender is for an open framework of providers for overnight short breaks for children with disabilities.\nThe intention is for the framework to have 4 lots;\n• Lot 1 - Overnight Fostering short breaks\n• Lot 2 - Overnight Residential short breaks\nREVISED MARCH 2026\n• Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care \n• Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers\nThe intention would be to open annually for any new suppliers to join, expanding the number of overnight short break places available and using a competitive, call-off process to source individual placements.\nExisting arrangements for children/young people using the current Independent Fostering Agency, Domicillary Care or Support Workers would continue as it would be in the best interests of the children and families to maintain these established relationships." }, { "releaseID": "043367-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-12T11:27:22+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Worcestershire County Council is seeking qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver services that support the Council to fulfil its Sufficiency Duty in relation to short breaks for Children with Disabilities and to improve the overall outcomes for these children. The framework agreement will assist the Council to improve the availability of suitable short breaks at the right time and right location, delivering the right support, ensuring that the Council’s Children in Care:\n•\tReceive the best care possible to meet their needs.\n•\tAre effectively supported to improve their individual outcomes. \n•\tHave their welfare promoted and are effectively safeguarded.\nThe open framework is divided into four (4) Lots:\n•\tLot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks\n•\tLot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks\n•\tLot 3 – Domiciliary Care\n•\tLot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers\nThe Council is seeking to put in place an open framework to establish the initial framework and appoint one or more Suppliers to deliver services. This Procurement is intended to set up a list of approved Suppliers. There is no limit to the number of Suppliers who can join the framework. Call-off Award Procedures will then be conducted, and Call-off contracts will then be awarded.\nThe initial open framework will be for Lot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks and Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks only, with new open framework start date of 1st November 2026.\nLot 3 – Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers 4 will continue on the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) until 28th February 2027. \nThe framework for Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers will open in the autumn, with an open framework start date of 1st March 2027. 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