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CS6028 Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite

Delivery of overnight and weekend short breaks, day placements, and afterschool clubs for children aged 5-18 with autism, severe learning disabilities, or complex health needs. Services must be delivered from an Ofsted-registered residential setting within the borough, with capacity for up to 5 children per lot. The provider must maintain a person-centred approach to support families and meet statutory care duties.

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Awarded value
£2.7m
As published
Published
24 July 2025
Awarded
6 May 2026
The Qalb Short Break Services Ltd
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 October 2029

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of residential respite and short break services for children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs.

  • Overnight weekend short breaks (during school term-time)
  • Day weekend placement
  • Overnight holiday short breaks (during school half-term)
  • Afterschool clubs
LotEstimated valueSMEs
Lot 1Not statedNot stated
Lot 2Not statedNot stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
48 months
Contract dates
1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029
Certifications asked for
Ofsted registration
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85000000

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  2. Contract awardedto The Qalb Short Break Services Ltd
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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The Qalb Short Break Services Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/324931/cs6028-overnight-and-related-short-breaks-respite
Buyer reference
CS6028 Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565cc
Last checked
5 November 2026

London Borough of Tower Hamlets. CS6028 Overnight and Related Short Breaks Respite. Contract award, 24 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/324931/cs6028-overnight-and-related-short-breaks-respite (accessed 5 November 2026).