Open Light Touch Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People in Devon
Devon County Council · Local authority
In brief
Devon County Council awarded care and healthcare work to Network Healthcare Professionals Limited, Field Studies Council and Sport Works Limited and 28 others on 3 November 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £44,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 3 November 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted support and short breaks for children from birth up to 13 years 3 November 2026 to 2 November 2031 What this lot coversThis lot covers targeted short breaks provision for children aged up to 13 years old with disabilities, who have been assessed as requiring targeted support. Services will provide structured, inclusive, and enjoyable activities that promote social connection, confidence, early independence skills, and positive experiences outside the family home. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £14,400,000 |
| Targeted support and short breaks for older adolescents (ages 14-17) 3 November 2026 to 2 November 2031 What this lot coversThis lot provides targeted short breaks for adolescents aged 14-17 years old with disabilities, delivering age appropriate support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Provision will focus on developing the skills, confidence, and real world experiences young people need now and as they prepare for adulthood, in line with preparing for Adulthood. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £9,600,000 |
| Specialist provision and short breaks for children from birth up to 17 years 3 November 2026 to 2 November 2031 What this lot coversThis lot covers specialist short breaks provision for children and young people up to age of 17 years old with complex and multiple needs who require highly individualised support to ensure safety, wellbeing, and meaningful participation. Children and young people within this lot typically have significant needs across education, health, and social care, and may require 1:1 support or enhanced staffing ratios. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services | £20,000,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 083180-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045830-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 068203-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 071200-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 099339-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 106946-2026
Last time this was bought
- Won by
- Options Autism (7) Limited, Aspris Children's Services Limited, 3 Dimensions Care Limited, Acorn Norfolk Limited and 135 more
- Awarded
- 19 February 2026
- Value
- Not stated, or split across lots
- Contract ends
- 7 December 2026
Matched on Devon County Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
117Awards
90Suppliers it has used most for care
- Access Communication Services Ltd2 contracts
- Apple Tree Farm Services CIC2 contracts
- Bright Steps Devon CIC2 contracts
- CDD Healthcare Staffing Ltd2 contracts
- Community Equality Disability Action2 contracts
Similar open tenders
All open care tenders- £7.16mestimated
- £7.5mestimated
- £20mframework ceiling
- £312mframework ceiling
- £500mframework ceiling
From notice 083180-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 16 December 2025, last updated 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.