CSC25128 Short Breaks Services Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement

Worcestershire County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05ea2eProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

04 Feb 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

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. Before commencing the procurement, the Council is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement notice to invite interested organisations to attend an online market engagement event. 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. The proposed framework will include up to four lots: • Lot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks • Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks • Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care • Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers

Scope

Reference
CSC25128
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2034
Main category
services
CPV classifications
85000000
85311300
85312000
85312200
98000000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality QuestionnairePlease refer to the Tender Guidance Section 5 for details about the assessment process and award criteria.quality