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Coming up· published 23 May 2025

Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability

Norfolk County Council · Norwich, East

Norfolk County Council is planning Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability. It is a framework for other health and social care in Norwich.

Source: Find a Tender, published 23 May 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    UK1 - Pipeline Notice · 07:31

    View notice
  2. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

  3. 2026

    Contract starts

  4. Next

    2031

    Contract ends

    5 years after it starts

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About this tender

In brief

Norfolk County Council is planning Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability. It is a framework for other health and social care in Norwich. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens. The estimated value is £15,000,000. The contract runs from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031. It lasts 5 years.

The buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Find a Tender published it on 23 May 2025. The notice number is 025489-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-051fd4.

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability". The procurement method involves a framework agreement, indicating potential for multiple suppliers. The anticipated contract period starts on 1st February 2026 and ends on 31st January 2031, with a gross value estimated at £15,000,000 GBP.

A future notice regarding this tender is expected on 1st October 2025. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible for smaller and community-based organisations aiming to expand their service offerings or enter into framework agreements.

The notice in full

Contract for the provision of Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Framework
Category
Services
Contract period
1 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2031 (5 years)
Suitable for
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)

Procedure

Notice type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Find a Tender Service

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Tender value
£15,000,000

Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planned
Lots
Planned

Not stated in the notice: awards, contracts.

References

Find a Tender notice
025489-2025
Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fd4
CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Norfolk County Council is based in Norwich. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Norwich
Town
Norwich
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Electoral ward
Lakenham
Constituency
Norwich South
Region
East
Sub-region
Norwich and East Norfolk
Area
Norfolk
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Norfolk County Council
Category
Services
Address
Norwich, NR1 2DH · East · England

Not stated in the notice: contact, phone.

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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability

When will the Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability tender open?

Norfolk County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

How much is the Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability contract worth?

The estimated value is £15,000,000. The contract runs from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031 (5 years).

Who is the buyer for Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability?

Norfolk County Council, based in Norwich, East.

How do I bid for Inclusive short breaks for children and young people with a disability?

Register on the buyer's portal named in the notice, download the tender pack and check every condition of participation before you start writing. The buyer has marked it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Care Sync Experts writes and reviews care tender bids from £1,500 + VAT.

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.

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