Procurement

Short Breaks Commissioning

  • Devon County Council

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055545

Description

Our aim is to improve our local Short Breaks offer for disabled children and young people in Devon. Disabled children and young people have the right to be supported at home and in their local communities, to have opportunities to meet and make friends, feel confident, and to thrive with a good family life. Short breaks help to do this by giving an opportunity for children and young people to meet new people, take part in activities, enjoy positive learning opportunities and have different experiences whilst giving their families a break from their caring responsibilities. Short breaks can last a few hours, a whole day, evening, overnight or for a whole weekend, or during the school holidays. They can take place at home, in the community or in a residential setting. Childcare settings can sometimes be used as venues for short break activities. They can include support to access activities such as sports, music, crafts, drama or community groups; this might be through support from workers often called 'enablers'. This could be for a limited time to help a child join in with an activity until they can attend independently, or ongoing depending on their individual needs.

Notices

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-045830
Published
19 May 2026, 3:23pm

UK1: Pipeline notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-083180
Published
16 December 2025, 10:16am

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-047164
Published
8 August 2025, 10:28am
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