Buyer Name: Reading Borough Council
Buyer Address: Bridge Street, Reading, UKJ11, RG1 2LU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: pchub@reading.gov.uk
Targeted Short Breaks Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
480000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
480000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
Published
23 Feb 2026, 12:19
23 Feb 2026, 12:19
Deadline
25 Mar 2026, 23:59
25 Mar 2026, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
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.
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016029-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Community Short Breaks – Universal Offer
Lot Description: Details of community short breaks are available via the Family Information Service and Local Offer.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 0
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 0
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot Title: Community Short Breaks (also known as Targeted Short Breaks) – Targeted Offer
Lot Description: The Community Short Breaks either consist of commissioned activity sessions or the provision of direct payments.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 0
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 0
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot Title: Specialist Short Breaks Offer
Lot 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.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 0
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 0
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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