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# Short Breaks Services Framework (CSC25128)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/short-breaks-services-framework-csc25128-ocds-h6vhtk-078781). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Worcestershire County Council: "Short Breaks Services Framework (CSC25128)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £14,520,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Nov 2026, 16:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 33 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Worcestershire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/worcestershire-county-council-ons-e10000034)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £14,520,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 November 2026 at 16:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services, Homedelivery of provisions, Other community, social and personal services, Social work and related services, Social work services with accommodation (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKG12
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/short-breaks-services-framework-csc25128-ocds-h6vhtk-078781#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-078781`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** 11-15 bids per lot (model forecast for 4 of 4 lots), with the distribution from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.
- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/short-breaks-services-framework-csc25128-ocds-h6vhtk-078781#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.in-tendhost.co.uk%2Fworcestershire%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/short-breaks-services-framework-csc25128-ocds-h6vhtk-078781#participate

## Description
Worcestershire County Council is seeking qualified and experienced suppliers to deliver services that support the Council to fulfil its Sufficiency Duty in relation to short breaks for Children with Disabilities and to improve the overall outcomes for these children. The framework agreement will assist the Council to improve the availability of suitable short breaks at the right time and right location, delivering the right support, ensuring that the Council’s Children in Care:
•	Receive the best care possible to meet their needs.
•	Are effectively supported to improve their individual outcomes. 
•	Have their welfare promoted and are effectively safeguarded.
The open framework is divided into four (4) Lots:
•	Lot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks
•	Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks
•	Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care
•	Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers
The Council is seeking to put in place an open framework to establish the initial framework and appoint one or more Suppliers to deliver services. This Procurement is intended to set up a list of approved Suppliers. There is no limit to the number of Suppliers who can join the framework. Call-off Award Procedures will then be conducted, and Call-off contracts will then be awarded.
The initial open framework was for Lot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks and Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks only, with new open framework start date of 1st November 2026. 
Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers 4 will continue on the existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) until 28th February 2027. 
The framework for Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care and Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers is now open with a start date of 1st March 2027. Lot 1– Overnight Fostering Short Breaks and Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks are also open again for new applications. 
All Lots will reopen at least annually in the autumn.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Overnight Fostering Short Breaks
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000, 85300000, 85311000, 85311300, 85312000, 85312200
- **Delivery regions:** UKG
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 1 – Overnight Fostering Short Breaks covers the provision of planned overnight short breaks within the home of an approved foster carer that meet regulatory standards.
The service provides family-based respite care for children and young people w...
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2027 to 31/10/2034

### Lot 2: Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000, 85300000, 85311000, 85311300, 85312000, 85312200
- **Delivery regions:** UKG
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Lot 2 – Overnight Residential Short Breaks covers the provision of planned overnight short breaks within a registered children’s home setting.
The service provides respite care for children and young people with disabilities and/or complex needs who ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2027 to 31/10/2030

### Lot 3: Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000, 85300000, 85311000, 85311300, 85312000, 85312200
- **Delivery regions:** UKG
- **Estimated Value:** £2,920,000
- **Description:** Lot 3 – Domiciliary Care covers the provision of one-to-one or two-to-one care (daily living activities, personal care, and household tasks) to children and young people aged 0-18 years with SEND and their families in their home.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2027 to 31/10/2034

### Lot 4: Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000, 85300000, 85311000, 85311300, 85312000, 85312200
- **Delivery regions:** UKG
- **Estimated Value:** £7,600,000
- **Description:** Provision under Lot 4 – Short Breaks Support Workers includes  help and support to children and young people at their home and to enable and facilitate access to activities in the community.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2027 to 31/10/2034

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F096982-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-14T11:55:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-15T04:22:33.009Z
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