Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT Specialist Short Breaks (Children and Young people with SEND)

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 10:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council, located in Swinton, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT Specialist Short Breaks (Children and Young people with SEND)". This opportunity falls under the social work and related services industry category, with a CPV classification of 85300000. The aim is to provide activities that allow children and young people with SEND to enjoy time with friends and help family carers receive breaks from caring. The market engagement process is underway, and interested parties should respond by submitting their documentation through THE CHEST. The engagement stage will conclude on 7 October 2025. Aspiring participants should note that this engagement does not constitute a call for competition but an opportunity for early input and information sharing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services sector, particularly those specialised in delivering community, social, and personal services to vulnerable groups. Given the substantial value of £1,500,000, this process could enhance a company's portfolio and experience in public sector contracts. While the opportunity does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in social care and SEND provisions are well-suited to compete in this engagement exercise. Engaging early offers the potential to influence the eventual competitive tender process and establish valuable contacts with Salford City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT Specialist Short Breaks (Children and Young people with SEND)

Notice Description

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Short breaks are activities for children and young people with SEND that enable them to have fun, spend time with friends and build their confidence and skills in a safe environment. As well as promoting best outcomes for the child, the Children Act 1989, Schedule 2, requires Local Authorities to provide services designed to assist family carers of disabled children 'to continue to [provide care], or to do so more effectively, by giving them breaks from caring'. Interested parties are invited to respond to this market engagement opportunity by completing and submitting the market engagement document via THE CHEST. The Authority will also arrange and online market engagement meeting (date and time to be confirmed)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e57c5bd-fbf9-4d16-a73c-90fceb535d0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cad077-b3ea-44e1-83d8-3574197596bc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINTON
Postcode
M27 5AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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