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Short Breaks for Disabled Children - daytime short breaks

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "Short Breaks for Disabled Children - Daytime Short Breaks." This procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on daycare services for disabled children and young people. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, ensuring a targeted approach to selecting the supplier. The contract, valued at £7,428,000, is set within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a period of operation from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 31st March 2026 and the contract commencing on 13th April 2026, following the award on 14th May 2026 to the supplier Sunsetters, a large-scale entity based in Sheffield.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing support services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The focus on Short Break Day Time Clubs allows businesses with expertise in childcare, particularly those tailored for disabled children and young people, to expand their service offerings in a lucrative market. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria encouraging diverse supplier participation. Engaging in such contracts can aid business growth through enhanced service portfolios and greater exposure in the regional market.

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Notice Title

Short Breaks for Disabled Children - daytime short breaks

Notice Description

The Council seeks to commission a range of services to provide Short Break Day Time Clubs, to meet the needs of children with SEND and their families.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-045c753e-bc2f-4734-a519-a10622ca7360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d7c7d2-19ca-474f-8e63-9102da4ca543
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,428,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,428,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 2026Today
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNSETTERS

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