# Provision of Foster Care Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs in Worcestershire

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Worcestershire County Council](/buyers/worcestershire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 4 December 2020
- Planned start: 1 May 2021
- Planned end: 30 April 2024
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 12f84e33-6160-4bfe-a93f-1980b89b7545-398229
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a06031c-6560-4088-92c3-254a0c0952d5

## Description

Worcestershire Children First is seeking to commission a Foster Care Short Breaks service for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs in Worcestershire\. In Worcestershire, this service is often referred to by families as Family Based Overnights\. Short break provision must have regard to the needs of carers who would be unable to continue to provide care unless breaks from caring were given to them, as well as the needs of those carers who would be able to provide care more effectively if breaks from caring allowed them to undertake education and training, leisure activities or carry out day to day tasks\. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click \`Express Interest\`\. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click \`Opt in\` which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents\. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire\(s\) please remember to press the \`Submit your Return\` button at the bottom of the page\. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return\. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via \`Correspondence\` through this portal\. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f84e33-6160-4bfe-a93f-1980b89b7545-398229)