Cancelled

CS6028 Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite

London Borough of Tower Hamlets · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Tower Hamlets has cancelled this procurement.

The estimated value is £5,574,376 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.

It is split into 2 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

This is a services contract for the provision of high-quality Overnight and Related Short Breaks service eligible to children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and/or disabilities aged 5 to 18 and living in the borough. The commissioning of this service enables the Council to meet its statutory duty under the Children and Families Care Act 2014. The provision contains essential services that enable and support CYP with a disability to live ordinary family lives, to have fun, try new activities, gain independence, and make friends, whilst providing parents and carers with a much-needed respite from their caring responsibilities. Lot 1 - Provision for children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) accompanied by severe learning disabilities and/or behaviour that is challenging. Lot 2 - Provision for children and young people with complex health needs (CN), including those with physical and/ or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care) and those with associated sensory impairments.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Provision for children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029 What this lot covers Lot 1 - Provision for children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) accompanied by severe learning disabilities and/or behaviour that is challenging.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,787,188
Lot 2 - Provision for children and young people with complex health needs (CN) 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029 What this lot covers Lot 2 - Provision for children and young people with complex health needs (CN), including those with physical and/ or learning disabilities, those who require palliative care (continuing care) and those with associated sensory impairments.	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,787,188

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
The Qalb Short Break Services Limited (SME) 6 bids received	Lot 1 - Provision for children and young people with autism spectrum condition (ASC)	£2,739,389	Awarded 6 May 2026
The Qalb Short Break Services Limited (SME) 4 bids received	Lot 2 - Provision for children and young people with complex health needs (CN)	£2,772,188	Awarded 6 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

13 October 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 064977-2025
6 May 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 041640-2026
29 June 2026Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 060835-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of Tower HamletsLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Look Ahead Care and Support Limited2 contracts
Providence Row Housing Association2 contracts
23 Limited1 contract
Beyond the Streets1 contract
Enabled Living Healthcare Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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From notice 064977-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 October 2025, last updated 29 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.