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# Targeted Short Breaks Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/targeted-short-breaks-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-065a08). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Reading Borough Council: "Targeted Short Breaks Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £480,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 25 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Reading Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/reading-borough-council-ons-e06000038)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £480,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 25 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Social work and related services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ11
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/targeted-short-breaks-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-065a08#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-065a08`

## 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:** how many bids lots like this attract, 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/targeted-short-breaks-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-065a08#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Freadingbc%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/targeted-short-breaks-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-065a08#participate

## Description
RBC are completing a Framework exercise for the provision of Targeted Short Breaks Framework - The Children’s Act 1989 and Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 place a duty on local authorities to provide services designed to minimise the effect of their disability on disabled children, to give children the opportunity to lead lives which are as normal as possible and assist individuals who provide care for disabled children to continue to do so, or to do so more effectively, by giving them breaks from caring.  
Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for the project.
Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 25/03/2026.
Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Community Short Breaks – Universal Offer
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Details of community short breaks are available via the Family Information Service and Local Offer.
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Community Short Breaks (also known as Targeted Short Breaks) – Targeted Offer
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** The Community Short Breaks either consist of commissioned activity sessions or the provision of direct payments.
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Specialist Short Breaks Offer
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** The specialist short break offer is provided at Cressingham. This can be in the form of an overnight short break or children accessing the service to attend the Independence Club or day service.
- **Contract Period:** 31/05/2026 to 31/05/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F016029-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-23T12:19:23.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-31T03:31:46.748Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-065a08