Shortbreaks and Outreach Framework
Buyer: Southampton City Council
Awarded to Acorn Care Solutions Ltd and 11 others. Estimated value: £49,500,000.
- Published
- 12 October 2026
- Estimated value
- £49,500,000
- Place of performance
- UKJ32
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice number
- 096151-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0607c7
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 75200000Provision of services to the community
- 85320000Social services
- 98000000Other community, social and personal services
- 85310000Social work services
Description
Southampton City Council intends to award a multi provider Short Breaks, Outreach and Support Framework to improve access to high quality services for children and young people with disabilities aged up to 18 years. The proposed Framework will include two Lots: Lot 1 - Care Support and Community Outreach This Lot covers personalised care and support delivered in the home or community. Services will help children and young people with disabilities to develop independence, access their community, and maintain their wellbeing, while supporting family stability. The service will include personalised care and community based support, including personal care, delegated health tasks, communication and independence building programmes, behaviour support, community access and, where required, overnight respite. Providers must be able to offer planned, responsive and crisis support across a range of hours. Lot 2 - Specialist Playschemes and Targeted Short Breaks This Lot provides specialist holiday playschemes and targeted short break opportunities for children with substantial or complex needs. These are for children who cannot safely access mainstream provision due to high levels of person…
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | 75200000 Provision of services to the community | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 | 75200000 Provision of services to the community | — |
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Care Solutions Ltd | £45,000,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| Glitz care 4Ut Ltd | £45,000,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| Hurst Homecare | £45,000,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| Southampton Mencap | £45,000,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| Southvale Care Limited | £45,000,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| THE ROSE ROAD ASSOCIATION | £45,000,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| Sakura Care | £45,000,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| Southvale Care Limited | £4,500,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LTD | £4,500,000 | 12 October 2026 |
| Acorn Care Solutions Ltd | £4,500,000 | 12 October 2026 |
Official publications
- FTS · 096151-2026 · 12 October 2026
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