Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-60bd-70a1-b9b9-132615574244/short-breaks-services-framework-csc25128 Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Short Breaks Services Framework (CSC25128) [Worcestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/worcestershire-county-council) Estimated value £14,520,000 Published 14 Oct 2026 Deadline 29 days left 16 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 4 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Social work and related services Social work services with accommodation Welfare services for children and young people Social work services without accommodation Homedelivery of provisions Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions Other community, social and personal services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096982-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096982-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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