Tender

CBC-1837-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 08:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a procurement process titled "CBC-1837-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)", focusing on delivering services in the children's holiday-camp services industry category. This open procedure tender invites bids from experienced organisations capable of providing school holiday activities for children and young people with complex disabilities, aged 8-18, in the North and South of Central Bedfordshire. Key dates include a tender period ending on 17th October 2025, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in children's leisure activities and capable of working in partnership with local authorities and special schools. Businesses experienced in providing care and recreational services to children with disabilities will find this opportunity aligns with their expertise. It offers potential for growth by fulfilling a vital community need, engaging with local governance, and enhancing service delivery tailored for children with disabilities and their families in Central Bedfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1837-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)

Notice Description

We are looking for an organisation(s) that are experienced in delivering clubs and leisure activities to groups of children and young people with a range of complex disabilities between the ages of 8-18 years old. We require dedicated school holiday activities in both North and South of Central Bedfordshire for children who have been assessed as needing care and support by the Children with Disabilities social work teams. We welcome applications from provider(s) who can demonstrate they can work in partnership with the Local Authority and our area special schools and who understand the cohort, approach and meet the outcomes outlined in this specification. These Leisure Activities provide disabled children and young people with an opportunity to spend time away from their parents or carers, having fun with their friends, experiencing a range of activities, challenges and environments that are designed to meet their needs. In addition, they provide parent carers with a necessary and valuable break from their caring responsibilities. The focus of this funding programme is to support the delivery of dedicated school holiday provision to children and young people with the highest level of need with the aim of building positive, challenging, engaging and developmental experiences for the children and young people open to the Children with Disabilities Service. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57c6a4-53cf-40c4-977d-ac102ba8ccc3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

55240000 - Holiday centre and holiday home services

55241000 - Holiday centre services

55242000 - Holiday home services

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey Horner
Contact Email
tracey.horner2@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 8000

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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