Published date: 6 November 2024

This notice was replaced on 4 February 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 4 February 2025)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£2,147,265

Procurement reference

BRISTOLCC001-DN693668-69964329

Published date

6 November 2024

Closing date

6 December 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Caroline Bennet-Clark

Address

City Hall
College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
United Kingdom

Email

Caroline.bennet-clark@bristol.gov.uk

Website

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/