Short Breaks for Children and Young People withDisabilities and their Families (Re-opening)
Redcar & Cleveland Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
30 September 2026
36 days remaining
Published
1 April 2026
Type
services
Overview
Framework Re-opening: Framework for the provision of short breaks for children and young peoplewithdisabilities and their families. 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.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Clubs - 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
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This is a framework contract to provide short breaks (respite care) for disabled children and young people and their families across four different service types. The council is reopening this existing framework to accept new suppliers who can deliver clubs, one-to-one support, overnight stays away from home, or community-based services between April 2024 and March 2028.
Requirements
- Must be able to deliver services for disabled children and young people
- Must comply with safeguarding requirements for working with children
- Must operate within one or more of the four specified lots (Clubs, Individual Support Services, Overnight Support Away from Home, or Services in the Community)
- Must be available to start from 01 April 2024
- Must be able to commit to the full framework period (01 April 2024 to 31 March 2028)
- Check the 'ITT Instructions and Details of Contract' document for specific opening dates and submission requirements for each lot
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver short break services (respite care) for disabled children and young people in one or more of these areas: Clubs (Lot 1), Individual Support Services (Lot 2), Overnight Support Away from Home (Lot 3), or Services in the Community (Lot 4)
- Provide activities and support that give families a break from caring responsibilities
- Operate services that are accessible to disabled children and young people
- Deliver services reliably over a 4-year contract period from April 2024 to March 2028
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework re-opening' — it's not a fresh contract, but an existing framework being reopened to new suppliers. This means terms and conditions are likely already set; you're joining an established scheme rather than negotiating from scratch.
- 2There are four separate 'lots' (service types) listed. You can bid for one lot, multiple lots, or all four — check which ones match what your organisation can deliver. You don't have to bid for everything.
- 3The key document to read first is the 'ITT Instructions and Details of Contract' (Invitation to Tender instructions). This will tell you the exact deadlines, how to submit, and when each lot opens for applications — don't rely on this summary for submission dates.
- 4Safeguarding is critical in any children's services contract. Expect to provide DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks, child protection policies, and evidence of safe recruitment practices.
- 5This is a 4-year commitment, so budget and resource planning must cover the full period. Consider whether your organisation can sustain delivery at the volumes the council expects.
Tips for Small Businesses
- You don't have to bid for all four lots — many small providers specialise in one area (e.g., clubs or community services). Bid for what you do well and can genuinely deliver. Bidding for services outside your expertise will likely fail.
- This is respite care for families of disabled children — a growing demand area. If you have staff with experience in disability support or youth work, emphasise that in your bid. Social value (how you'll help the community) often scores highly; explain how you'll support inclusion and family wellbeing.
- Consider whether you can partner with other small providers as a consortium to cover multiple lots or geographic areas, or whether subcontracting to a larger provider might be easier than bidding alone. Check the tender documents for rules on partnerships.
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Redcar & Cleveland Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
1 April 2026
Submission deadline
30 September 2026
Notice type
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