Framework Agreement for the Provision of Short Breaks Services For Children With Disabilities Living in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

London Borough of Waltham ForestcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-060bc7Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

Awarded value

£2.2m

Awarded 12 Jul 2026

Suppliers

34

32 SME

Lots

4

1 awarded

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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality70.00%
Priceprice30.00%

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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Out Reach Support£716kcomplete
2Group Activities£716kcomplete
3Overnight Stays Away from Home£179kcomplete
4Other Short Break Services / Activities£179kcomplete