Official UK procurement notice
PEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025
Authority: Bristol City Council (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionShort breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person’s home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access.
The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year
CPV: Health and social work services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Holidays, evenings & weekendsCancelledRenewal
Lot 1 – Holidays, evenings & weekends
Short breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person’s home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access.
The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year
Lot #2Bristol Autism ProjectAwardedRenewal
Lot 2 – Bristol Autism Project
Short breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person’s home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access.
The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year
Lot #3Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High NeedsAwardedRenewal
Lot 3 – Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs
Short breaks are preventative, family support services that provide a disabled child or young person with a break. They can be at any time ranging from an hour to a day, evening, overnight weekend or holiday, depending on the needs of the family involved. The short break may take place in a community activity setting, a child/young person’s home or other residential setting. It allows parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities and gives children and young people the opportunity for a positive experience. Specialist (higher-level and residential services) are accessed following a social worker process referral, this currently includes direct payments. Targeted short breaks are open access.
The initial term would be 3 years with the option of adding an additional 1 year + 1 year
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Holidays, evenings & weekends | 40% | 40% | 20% | |
| 2 · Bristol Autism Project | 20% | 40% | 40% | |
| 3 · Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs | 40% | 40% | 20% |
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 19 Sept 2024, 10:35 BST
- Last source update
- 4 Feb 2025, 17:10 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 6 Dec 2024 – …
- Authority reference
DN693668- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-003728- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c24Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 6 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 6 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
31 Oct 2024 → 4 Feb 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected31 Oct 2024
- Submission deadline6 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened6 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published4 Feb 2025, 17:10 GMT
Notice history
5 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Nov 2024- Published value published: £2,147,2656 Nov 2024, 13:55 GMT
- Status changed to active6 Nov 2024, 13:55 GMT
- Procurement method changed6 Nov 2024, 13:55 GMT
- Deadline published: 6 Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT6 Nov 2024, 13:55 GMT
- Status changed to complete4 Feb 2025, 17:10 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextShort description · II.1.4 | This is an online event for organisations that are interested in delivering Short Breaks: Activities for Disabled Children, in Bristol. Thursday, October 3 · 2 - 3:30pm We will present information about the contracts we will be procuring shortly. To book you place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-targeted-short-breaks-market-engagement-event-tickets-1012879077587?aff=oddtdtcreator | This is an online event for organisations that are interested in delivering Short Breaks: Activities for Disabled Children, in Bristol. Thursday, October 17th (previously published date of October 3rd postponed due to illness) We will present information about the contracts we will be procuring shortly. To book you place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-targeted-short-breaks-market-engageme… |
1 amendment published without a description.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2024-09: 1 release · 19 Sept 2024
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 2 · Bristol Autism Project1 award | |||
| Foundation for Active Community EngagementSMEPEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025:Lot 2 – Bristol Autism Project | £237,812 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs1 award | |||
| WECIL LtdSMEPEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025:Lot 3 – Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs | £440,000 † | — | Awarded |
| Not linked to a lot1 award | |||
| WECIL LtdSMEPEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025:Lot 1 – Holidays, evenings & weekends | £1,040,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
PEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025:Lot 1 – Holidays, evenings & weekends · WECIL LtdSME
- Signed
- 4 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,040,000
- Status
- active
PEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025:Lot 2 – Bristol Autism Project · Foundation for Active Community EngagementSME
- Signed
- 4 Feb 2025
- Value
- £237,812
- Status
- active
PEP/CYP/Short Breaks for Disabled Children Recommission 2025:Lot 3 – Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs · WECIL LtdSME
- Signed
- 4 Feb 2025
- Value
- £440,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · Bristol Autism Project | 2bids · 2 electronic | 2 | — | — |
| 3 · Holiday Short Breaks for Complex High Needs | 5bids · 5 electronic | 5 | — | — |
| Whole notice | 4bids · 4 electronic | 4 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Bristol Magistrates CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Foundation for Active Community EngagementAwarded supplier
- WECIL LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.