Health and social work services

Tender description

Norfolk County Council has established a framework of providers of short breaks for children with disabilities, under regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Light Touch Regime). Short Breaks allow a child to spend time apart from their parent/carer, take part in activities they like, form and develop friendships and become more confident and independent. Short Breaks allow the child's family to have a break from the demands of caring, to relax and recharge their batteries, to spend time with each other and their other children and to reduce family stress. There is no guarantee of business under this framework. As a guide, the Council's potential spend is up to GBP 1 700 000 per annum. However this does not represent a commitment to purchase the value stated, either as a minimum or a maximum, under the framework. Orders placed under the framework will be awarded on an individual basis.