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Shortbreaks and Outreach Framework

Awarded to ACTIVE ASSISTANCE, Staff Management Lt, Acorn Care Solutions Ltd, Glitz care 4Ut Ltd +9 more

Southampton City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 16 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 19 June 2026

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Overview

Southampton City Council is establishing a multi-provider framework valued at £4.5 million to deliver short breaks, outreach and support services for children and young people with disabilities up to age 18. The framework comprises two lots: Lot 1 covers personalised care and community outreach including personal care, delegated health tasks, behaviour support and respite care; Lot 2 provides specialist playschemes and targeted short breaks for children with complex needs, autism or challenging behaviour. The framework aims to improve access to high-quality services while strengthening family resilience and reducing delays in matching children to appropriate support.

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Lots (2)

  • Care Support and Community Outreach Service Specification with buddy service

    £4,500,000Won by Acorn Care Solutions LtdWon by ACTIVE ASSISTANCE, Staff Management LtWon by Glitz care 4Ut LtdWon by Hurst HomecareWon by Nurse Plus & Carer Plus UK LtdWon by OptimalCarePlusWon by Request ServicesWon by Southvale Care LtdWon by Starlight Healthcare LtdWon by The Rose Road AssociationWon by Sakura Care
  • Specialist Playschemes and Targeted Short Breaks

    £45,000,000Won by Acorn Care Solutions LtdWon by Glitz care 4Ut LtdWon by Hurst HomecareWon by Southampton MencapWon by Southvale Care LtdWon by The Rose Road AssociationWon by Sakura Care

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,500,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 January 2026
Questions by
10 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Provision of services to the communitySocial work services without accommodationSocial servicesOther community, social and personal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£49,500,000
Award date
11 October 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 30 September 2030
Winners
  • ACTIVE ASSISTANCE, Staff Management Lt
  • Acorn Care Solutions Ltd
  • Glitz care 4Ut Ltd
  • Hurst Homecare
  • Nurse Plus & Carer Plus UK Ltd
  • OptimalCarePlus
  • Request Services
  • Sakura Care
  • Southampton Mencap
  • Southvale Care Ltd
  • Starlight Healthcare Ltd
  • The Rose Road Association

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 October 2026

  2. Tender Update

    22 May 2026

  3. Tender Update

    14 May 2026

  4. Tender Update

    15 April 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    3 April 2026

  6. Planning Update

    19 January 2026

  7. Planning Update

    19 January 2026

  8. Prior Information Notice

    16 January 2026

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