CSC25128 Short Breaks Services Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
1
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
- 8500000085311300853120008531220098000000
- 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Questionnaire | Please refer to the Tender Guidance Section 5 for details about the assessment process and award criteria. | quality | — |