Awarded
I-4573: Adult Short Break Service
Oxfordshire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Oxfordshire County Council awarded healthcare work to Higher Height Care Ltd.
The notice gives a value of £10,391,040 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Adult Short Breaks Service is designed to provide respite care for adults with learning disabilities or profound and multiple learning disabilities. The service aims to support individuals by offering person-centered, outcome-focused care that empowers them to live a good life. The service will also provide their family carers with a break from their caring responsibilities. The service may include both building-based and outreach support, allowing flexibility in how care is delivered. The service may also offer emergency placements when assessed as necessary. The Adult Short Breaks Service is expected to support a minimum of 170 people per year, operating 24/7 to ensure continuous support for those in need.
UK1: Pipeline notice publication number: 2025/S 000-022174.
The contract period includes an approximately 12 week mobilisation period from contract commencement to commencement of service delivery. The contract period will continue for 5 years from commencement of service delivery, with an option for the Council to extend the contract period by a further 3 years in aggregate.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Height Care Ltd (SME) | £9,591,040 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069998-2025
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 078317-2026
About the buyer
Oxfordshire County CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 069998-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 31 October 2025, last updated 17 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.