Planning

Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 10:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 16:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 16:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Short Breaks Play and Leisure Service focused on children and young people with disabilities. This service will operate on Saturdays and during school holidays, providing essential support for those whose needs are not met within mainstream provisions. The procurement, categorised under 'services', will be undertaken using a 'light touch' special regime with a planned start date of 1 April 2027 and a contract duration up to 31 March 2030, with possible extension until 2034. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a key date for further communication set for 1 July 2026. The procurement focuses on engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly in the UKJ11 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in daycare services for disabled children and young people. With a substantial contract value, it offers a platform for social enterprises and SMEs to showcase their expertise in providing high-quality, specialised services. The Bracknell Forest Borough Council's engagement sessions offer an avenue for potential suppliers to influence the project’s direction and navigate the procurement process effectively. Businesses that can deliver targeted play and leisure activities while providing additional support for complex needs are ideal candidates to participate in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks for Children and Young People with Disabilities

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a Short Breaks Play and Leisure Service for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) on Saturdays and during school holidays. The Short Breaks service is intended to provide targeted play and leisure opportunities for children and young people aged 5-18 years whose needs cannot be met within mainstream provision and who require additional support due to the nature or complexity of their needs.

Planning Information

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to engage with providers who have experience in delivering Short Breaks for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Providers are invited to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement to help inform and shape the Council’s approach to commissioning a targeted Short Breaks service. Ahead of a tender process for a new service anticipated to start in April 2027, Bracknell Forest Council are seeking to engage with providers that can deliver high quality activities for the following groups of young people with disabilities: - Primary Age - Primary Age with Complex Needs - Secondary Age - Secondary Age with Complex Needs Areas to discuss with bidding suppliers will include: - To outline the Council’s proposed model for the Targeted Short Breaks Service - To provide an overview of the Proactis E-tender Portal - To allow providers the opportunity to ask questions about the model Both an in-person session at Bracknell Forest Council offices and online session via Microsoft Teams will be offered to suppliers. Please see the below details: - 23rd March 2026, 12pm to 1pm on Online event via Microsoft Teams - 24th March 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am at Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1JD. Please report to the main reception and advise you are attending the Short Breaks Pre-market engagement session. Any suppliers wishing to attend one of the above sessions should provide confirmation of the session they wish to attend, the attendee(s) name, job title, contact number and email address (if joining the online session). Please send confirmations to childrens.commissioning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk by 1pm 20th March 2026. Alternatively, if you are not able to attend, and you would like a copy of the materials following the session, please submit that request to childrens.commissioning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk by 1pm 20th March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031850-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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