Short Breaks Services for Disabled Children and Young People and their Families

The London Borough of Croydon is procuring Short Breaks and Family Support Services for disabled children and young people (0-19, up to 25 with SEND) and their families to provide inclusive activities, targeted support, and respite care. Services will include activity-based short breaks (after-school, weekends, holidays), specialist provision for complex needs, and community/outreach support, delivered in accessible settings by trained staff. The contract will be structured into multiple lots (geographical and specialist) to encourage market participation. Contracts are expected to run for approximately 4 years with extension options, commencing April 2027, with individual lot values below £1m and delivery through a mixed economy of providers working collaboratively with Family Hubs and partners.