Children's Care and Support at Home and Community Support - Lot 27 Further Competition 2 - DCF2

Dorset Council
Selective procedure
17 February 2025 to 31 March 2032

The service provides individualised care and support for children and young people aged birth to 25 years with disabilities, mental health, and emotional wellbeing needs. Support workers implement care plans covering health, safety, social, and behavioural development, including short breaks and independent living skills. Services are delivered in home and community environments, with a requirement to support children residing both within the local area and in neighbouring authorities.

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Awarded value: £8m; As published
Published: 13 February 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 13 February 2025; DKM Healthcare Limited, Share The Care and TP Care at Homes Ltd
Contract length: 85 months; Ends 31 March 2032

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of inclusive care and support services for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs in home and community settings.

Category: Health and social work services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
13 February 2025
Contract awardedto DKM Healthcare Limited, Share The Care and TP Care at Homes Ltd
13 February 2025
Contract starts
17 February 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2032

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The buyer

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How it compares

32× the typical SEND holiday clubs contract (£251k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/233123/children-s-care-and-support-at-home-and-community-support-lot-27-further-competi
Buyer reference: DORST001-DN745660-75021520
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-bb424dbb-3b25-46d6-999f-bd3b185e61ac
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Dorset Council. Children's Care and Support at Home and Community Support - Lot 27 Further Competition 2 - DCF2. Contract award, 13 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/233123/children-s-care-and-support-at-home-and-community-support-lot-27-further-competi (accessed 12 October 2026).