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Tender: Short Breaks Framework for Disabled Children and Young People in Dorset (0-25)

Released almost 3 years ago

Closes30 Jun 2027

Likely valueEstimate£1.2M to £16.0MInflation adjusted

LocationSouth West

AgencyDorset Council

SourceProContract

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

240 days leftCloses Wed, 30 June 2027

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Dorset Council is seeking providers to deliver and develop targeted and specialist short breaks for children, young people and young adults who are disabled, using a strengths-based approach for 0-25 year-olds across Dorset. The framework aims to ensure short break opportunities in each locality during school holidays and on Saturdays and is anticipated to commence 1 July 2024 for an initial three-year term to 30 June 2027, with annual extension options for up to a further two years (maximum five years).

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12 Dec 2029

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£5,513,879

Provision of East Sussex Wide Holiday and Short Break Activities for Children and Young People with SENDPublic Services & WelfareASPENS CHARITIES

£600,000

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Short Breaks Framework for Disabled Children and Young People in Dorset (0-25)Public Services & Welfare · Dorset Council · Closes 30 Jun 2027

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