Framework Short Breaks Disabled Children Services Procurement
Summary
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has published a contract notice seeking suppliers for a framework providing short breaks services for children and young people with disabilities and their families. The framework covers four lots: Clubs, Individual Support Services, Overnight Support Away from Home, and Services in the Community. The procurement closes 30 September 2026 with contract delivery from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2028.
What changed
The Council is reopening its framework agreement for short breaks services for disabled children and young people. Suppliers may submit tenders across four lots covering clubs, individual support, overnight respite, and community-based services. The framework period runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028, with the new contract commencing 1 October 2026.
Interested suppliers must submit bids electronically via the Open platform by 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm. This is an open procedure above threshold, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Suppliers should review the ITT Instructions document for submission requirements and framework opening schedules.
What to do next
- Register on the Open procurement portal at open-uk.org to access tender documents
- Review the ITT Instructions and Details of Contract document for submission requirements and lot-specific information
- Submit electronic bid via Open platform before the 30 September 2026 closing deadline
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 1 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 30 September 2026, 11:59pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
OPEN2025403 -3
Published date
1 April 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
1 October 2026
Contract end date
31 March 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an 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
Framework Re-opening:
Framework for the provision of short breaks for children and young peoplewithdisabilities and their families.
There are 4 lots as detailed below:
- Lot 1: Clubs
- Lot 2: Individual Support Services
- Lot 3: Overnight Support Away from Home
- Lot 4: Services in the Community
Period of Framework: 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2028.
For information regarding opening for submissions, please refer to the 'Schedule of Framework Openings' section within the 'ITT Instructions and Details of Contract' document in the tender pack.
More information
Additional text
Submissions must be made via Open:
https://www.open-uk.org/ (https://www.openuk.
org/)
Guidance on how to submit your response through Open can be found on the OpenSupplier Hub:
https://www.open-hub.org/ (https://www.open-hub.org/)
. The 'How-toGuides' and suite of videos also include useful information on how to manage youronline Open account.
Please note, all submissions must be submitted electronically via Open.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
Redcar & Cleveland House
REDCAR
TS101RT
England
Telephone
01642 774774
procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
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Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 30 September 2026, 11:59pm
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