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Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks

Tender Overview

LOCATION

London, United Kingdom

VALUE

£204,000

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

002289-2026

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Original Tender Description

A short break was described as "additional services required to support disabled children and their families; in other words, short breaks are services over and above the universal services expected and available to all families". A short break can be for just a few hours to overnight care or longer, e.g. a holiday, and could be within a variety of settings, including the child's home. Short breaks are designed to engage disabled children and young people in either one to one or group activities, which will be enjoyable, reduce social isolation and contribute to personal and social development and are usually undertaken away from their primary carer. A short break can be a range of activities; including sports, music sessions, going to the cinema, youth club, after school clubs, play schemes and/or residential care. Whilst all children should be able to access youth clubs, extended schools activities, community and leisure facilities - if additional support is required (e.g. the child requires support through a sessional worker service) - this may then constitute a short break.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly mentioned in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to provide 'Children Short Breaks' services.
  • Must be able to support 'disabled children and their families'.
  • Must be able to deliver services that are 'over and above the universal services expected and available to all families'.
  • Must be capable of providing short breaks for varying durations, from a few hours to overnight care or longer (e.g., a holiday).
  • Must be able to deliver services in a variety of settings, including the child's home.
  • Must be able to engage disabled children and young people in either one-to-one or group activities.
  • Must be able to provide activities designed to be enjoyable, reduce social isolation, and contribute to personal and social development.
  • Must be able to offer a range of activities, including sports, music sessions, going to the cinema, youth clubs, after-school clubs, play schemes, and/or residential care.
  • Must be able to provide additional support, such as a sessional worker service, if required.
  • Must operate within the 'Health and social work services' CPV category.
  • Must be willing to operate under an open framework for an unlimited number of suppliers.
  • Must be able to commit to a contract duration of 36 months.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to provide 'additional services required to support disabled children and their families'.
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver services that are 'over and above the universal services expected and available to all families'.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide short breaks ranging from 'a few hours to overnight care or longer, e.g. a holiday'.
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver services in a 'variety of settings, including the child's home'.
  • Demonstrate capability to engage 'disabled children and young people' in 'one to one or group activities'.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide activities that are 'enjoyable, reduce social isolation and contribute to personal and social development'.
  • Demonstrate capability to offer a range of activities such as 'sports, music sessions, going to the cinema, youth club, after school clubs, play schemes and/or residential care'.
  • Demonstrate capability to provide 'additional support' including 'sessional worker service' when required.
  • Possess the necessary expertise and resources relevant to 'Health and social work services'.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to deliver services commensurate with an estimated contract value of 204,000.0 EUR over a 36-month period.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the specified deadline: 2026-02-09 12:00:00.

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Summary:
This document is a tender notice from the London Borough of Hounslow for an open framework to provide Children Short Breaks, detailing the service scope, estimated value, contract dates, and framework operation for unlimited suppliers.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear service description and generic requirements, but suffers from significant gaps in completeness and fairness due to missing evaluation criteria and apparent lack of full tender documentation.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and uses an appropriate CPV code, with no reported disputes. However, the absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specified evaluation criteria, along with the lack of e-submission, are notable compliance issues, even if the value is just below the EU threshold for sub-central authorities.

Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The service description is very clear and the AI-extracted requirements are well-defined and understandable. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria significantly reduces the overall clarity for potential bidders, making it difficult to understand how proposals will be judged.

No evaluation criteria specified
Performance conditions not explicitly detailed
Completeness70/100

Basic information, financial details, and timeline are largely present. However, the most significant issue is the apparent lack of full tender documentation, with only one PDF provided and marked as 'not required'. This, coupled with missing evaluation criteria and the liable person's name, indicates substantial incompleteness.

Full tender documentation (ITT, specifications, forms) not provided/accessible in the input
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender discloses the estimated value and its requirements appear generic, not tailored to a specific company. The 'Divided into Parts' characteristic is positive for competition. However, the absence of evaluation criteria, limited document access, and lack of e-submission significantly undermine fairness and equal opportunity for all potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Lack of full tender document access
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which is practical for planning. However, the absence of electronic submission is a major practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders. A document URL is also not provided.

No e-submission
Document URL not provided
Data Consistency90/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logical and consistent. Minor inconsistencies include the missing 'Liable Person' and 'N/A' codes for procedure type, but these do not severely impact overall data integrity.

Missing Liable Person
"Code: N/A" for Type/Procedure
Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly highlights 'Innovation Focus' and 'Social Criteria' as characteristics, and the service itself (supporting disabled children) is inherently social. While not explicitly 'green procurement' or EU funded, these aspects demonstrate a commitment to broader sustainability goals.

No explicit 'green procurement' elements mentioned

Strengths

Clear and detailed service description
Requirements are specific and appear generic (not tailored)
Value, duration, and key dates are specified
Explicit mention of 'Innovation Focus' and 'Social Criteria'
Open procedure and 'Divided into Parts' promote competition

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Apparent lack of full tender documentation (only one PDF, marked 'Required: No')
No electronic submission option
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing reveal date, making deadline reasonableness assessment difficult

Recommendations

1. Ensure all tender documents, including full specifications, terms and conditions, and submission forms, are clearly accessible and explicitly marked as required.
2. Clearly define and publish all evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
3. Implement an electronic submission platform to enhance practicality and equal access for bidders.

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