Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Breaks Services For Children With Disabilities Living in the London Borough of Waltham Forest
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£2.2m
Suppliers
34
Lots
4
Published
29 Jul 2026
Description
The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") sought Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Breaks Services for Children with Disabilities Living in the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Framework"). The Framework shall continue up to and including 31st March 2027 ("the Framework Period"). The Council reserves the right to re-open the Framework Agreement and appoint new Service Providers during the Framework Period either (i) every six (6) months, or (ii) under circumstances where a need for service requirement cannot be provided for by existing Service Providers already party to the Framework Agreement, at the Council's sole discretion. The Framework is split into four (4) Lots:- Lot 1: Outreach Support The service is primarily focussed on delivering personalised 1:1 support both in the family home and enabling children and young people with disabilities to access and use universal services offered to all children and young people. Lot 2: Group Activities The provision of group activities and services that can deliver and meet the needs and requirements of children and young people with a disability. Lot 3: Overnight Stays Away from Home The delivery of overnight Short Breaks delivered at any point in a suitable residential style setting within easy access of children and young people and their parents living in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Lot 4: Other Short Breaks Services / Activities This covers services that cannot be classified as outreach support or group activities under the Framework (in the above Lots).
Scope
- Reference
- DN509932
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 02 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
- CPV classifications
- 85312000
- Contract locations
- Lewisham and Southwark, 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 | — | quality | 70.00% |
| Price | — | price | 30.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£2.2m
Award date
12 Jul 2026
Contract start
12 Aug 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2027
Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Out Reach Support | £716k | complete |
| 2 | Group Activities | £716k | complete |
| 3 | Overnight Stays Away from Home | £179k | complete |
| 4 | Other Short Break Services / Activities | £179k | complete |
Awarded suppliers· 34 suppliers
Awarded 12 Jul 2026 · Contract period 12 Aug 2026 — 31 Mar 2027
Total lots
4
Awarded
4
Estimated total
£1.8m
Awarded total
£2.2m
Out Reach Support
Start
02 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2026
Estimated
£716k
CPV
Group Activities
Start
02 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2026
Estimated
£716k
CPV
Overnight Stays Away from Home
Start
02 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2026
Estimated
£179k
CPV
Other Short Break Services / Activities
Start
02 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2026
Estimated
£179k
CPV
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