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    ContractsBuilding-Based Short Breaks Service Market Engagement Event
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    Building-Based Short Breaks Service Market Engagement Event

    Dorset Council invites service providers to a market engagement event on June 2nd to discuss developing an integrated building-based short breaks service for working-age adults with various support needs.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 22 May 2026· 5 months agoviaContracts Finder

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    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    No longer open. Published 5 months ago.

    22 May 2026
    Closed — no tender deadline was published

    Brief

    Dorset Council is hosting a market engagement event on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2-3 PM via Microsoft Teams to discuss the future development of building-based short break services for working-age adults (18-64) and older adults with compatible needs. The Council is exploring an integrated service model that combines planned short breaks with unplanned/crisis services, including hospital step-up and step-down provision. This engagement seeks provider input on service coordination, delivery models, and how short breaks can develop independent living skills and resilience. The primary cohort includes adults with Care Act eligible needs related to learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, sensory needs, and neurodivergence. The Council is also interested in insights on serving young people aged 16-17 transitioning to adult social care. Participation is voluntary and will not affect future procurement opportunities. To register, use the link in Additional Information; those unable to attend can request a recording by emailing accommodationwithsupport@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. This early-stage engagement may or may not result in a future contract opportunity.

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, DORSET COUNCIL has awarded 4 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST2× · 50%
    2. WAYTHROUGH1× · 25%
    3. SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST1× · 25%

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    958c05d7-cf7d-4c9c-804f-68b068da808e-898901

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