COV - Provision of Children's Targeted Short Breaks and Specialist Short Breaks for Children & Young People with a Disability

Coventry City Council is overseeing a procurement process titled "COV - Provision of Children's Targeted Short Breaks, Specialist Short Breaks and Home Support for Children & Young People with a Disability" under the category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). This framework aims to provide targeted and specialist short breaks, as well as home support, for disabled children and young people. It is sectioned into three active lots with an initial term of five years, extendable by two additional 12-month periods.

The procurement method employed is an open procedure and is covered by the GPA agreement. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 11th October 2024, and it applies to services within the UKG33 region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing care and breaks for disabled children and young people.

The tender's substantial framework value of £4,795,000 spread across the three lots encourages participation from both large enterprises and SMEs. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, outcome-focused services, safeguarding vulnerable groups, and fostering environments of continuous improvement are well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, this tender allows for broad participation across multiple lots, increasing potential business growth and exposure in the social care sector.