Short Breaks

Devon County Council is initiating a planned procurement process for the commissioning of short breaks aimed at young people, under the procurement category of services in the health and social work sector. This procurement process falls under the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th September 2025. The council is situated at County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, in the United Kingdom's South West region.

The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2028. The legal basis of this tender is grounded in legislation 2023/54, illustrating the forward-thinking approach towards meeting service needs in the community. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their operations by collaborating with a public authority engaged in community-focused service delivery.

Enterprises offering innovative solutions to support young people through short breaks will find this procurement process particularly suitable. Businesses that are agile and capable of demonstrating impact in social services should consider tendering, thereby leveraging their expertise to foster growth through strategic partnership with Devon County Council. This opportunity is highly relevant to service providers focusing on enhancing social well-being and community health interventions.