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Short Breaks Services for Disabled Children and Young People and their Families

London Borough of Croydon

Published: Jun 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Disability. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 564,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The London Borough of Croydon is procuring Short Breaks and Family Support Services for disabled children and young people (0-19, up to 25 with SEND) and their families to provide inclusive activities, targeted support, and respite care. Services will include activity-based short breaks (after-school, weekends, holidays), specialist provision for complex needs, and community/outreach support, delivered in accessible settings by trained staff. The contract will be structured into multiple lots (geographical and specialist) to encourage market participation. Contracts are expected to run for approximately 4 years with extension options, commencing April 2027, with individual lot values below £1m and delivery through a mixed economy of providers working collaboratively with Family Hubs and partners.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 060941-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About London Borough of Croydon

London Borough of Croydon has issued 37 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 15 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 060941-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by London Borough of Croydon in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £564,000 - £564,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.