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Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework - Day time Short Breaks, Outward Bounds and Activity Based Residential for children in Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 18:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the delivery of short breaks for disabled children in Sheffield. The contract focuses specifically on Lot 1, which pertains to Day Time Short Break Clubs, under the framework for social work and related services. This opportunity, classified under CPV code 85300000, aims to provide necessary respite for families caring for disabled children and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract commenced on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2029, with a total value of £7,428,000. Sheffield City Council, located at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, acted as the buying organisation with key suppliers Care Cove Limited and Endeavour Training contracted for the services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social work services, especially those focused on providing care for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable to compete for this contract, highlighting the potential for diverse business involvement. Given the substantial contract value and the demand for specialised expertise in disability support services, companies with experience in generating flexible, family-friendly care solutions are well-suited to leverage such opportunities for expansion and economic growth. The focus on daytime short breaks and related services underscores a steady demand for professional service providers in the healthcare and social welfare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework - Day time Short Breaks, Outward Bounds and Activity Based Residential for children in Sheffield

Notice Description

Delivery of short break for provision for families caring for a child with a disability. The framework includes three Lots: Day time Short Breaks (mixed needs weekend and school holiday clubs), Outward Bounds (school holiday activities) and Activity Based Residential (overnight school holiday activities). This opportunity is for Lot 1, Day time Short Breaks Clubs only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf75d4f-43d0-41de-87ce-0415c5e5b01a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312100 - Daycare services

85312110 - Child daycare services

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£742,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,428,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
2
Supplier Names

CARE COVE

ENDEAVOUR TRAINING

Further Information

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