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Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People

London Borough of Lambeth(buyer)

Published
Published 17 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 14 December 2026 (31 days left)
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Overview

The London Borough of Lambeth is planning a procurement for Short Breaks Services for disabled children and young people, with an estimated value of £9,702,000. The scope of services includes community-based activities, group provision, specialist support, and holiday activities designed to help children develop independence and build friendships while giving carers a break. The procurement is currently in the planning stage.

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Lots (6)

  • 1A Fun and Play (ages 6-13 ) General Needs

    Fun and play activities for children and young people age 6 to 13 with general needs

    £956,724

  • 1B Fan and Play (ages 6-13) Complex Needs

    Fun and play activities for children and young people age 6 to 13 with complex needs

    £1,435,086

  • 2A Social and Life Skills (ages 14-16) General Needs

    Social and Life Skills activities for children and young people ages 14-16 General Needs

    £1,421,616

  • 2B 2A Social and Life Skills (ages 14-16) Complex needs

    Social and Life Skills activities for children and young people ages 14-16 Complex needs

    £2,132,418

  • 3A Preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) General Needs

    Activities related preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) General Needs

    £1,502,460

  • 3B 3A Preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) Complex Needs

    Activities related preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) Complex Needs

    £2,253,696

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£9,702,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 September 2026
Questions by
3 December 2026
Deadline
14 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work servicesOther community, social and personal services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Price60%
  • Method Statement 18%
  • Method Statement 26%
  • Method Statement 36%
  • Method Statement 410%
  • Method Statement 510%

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Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,136

Median of 14,517 awards in the last 24 months

London Borough of Lambeth in the last 12 months

8

contracts awarded, worth £42,692,560 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    10 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    17 September 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    17 September 2026

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