Award

Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CAFS/2024/227

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 13:39

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 09:21

Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process overseen by Stoke on Trent City Council involved the commissioning of "Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)" under the title CAFS/2024/227. The procurement fell within the services category, specifically targeting daycare services for disabled children and young people, and was carried out through an open procedure. Located in the UKG23 region, the contracting phase was completed by 4th February 2026. The framework for this initiative reopened to new providers on 1st April 2026, following a previous round of contract awards in January 2026 to organisations such as Doves Care and Support Ltd and Furry Friends Therapy CIC, each receiving contracts valued at £401,600.

This tender presents growth potential for organisations specialising in services for individuals with special needs. Companies offering diverse short break activities designed for independent children and young people, as well as family-inclusive events, are especially well-suited for this framework. As the framework is open to various providers, including SMEs based outside Stoke-on-Trent, businesses offering unique services within a ten-mile radius stand to benefit. This opportunity allows for engagement with public sector contracts and the potential to provide social value, enhancing community ties and broadening the service offerings available to families in need of these targeted services.

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Notice Title

Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CAFS/2024/227

Notice Description

Targeted short break activities provide opportunities for children and young people with SEND to engage in fun, safe and supportive activities independently. They allow children and young people to have independence and social opportunities away from their families whilst giving parents/carers a break from their caring roles and responsibilities. Targeted short break activities can also provide opportunities for the whole family to enjoy activities together. Since April 2025 Stoke-on-Trent City Council has commissioned Targeted Short Break Activities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) via a framework. The framework in due to re-open for new providers to join from 1st April 2026. This service is managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council who, through a series of call-off agreements, will engage, collaborate and work with organisations to deliver a broad range of short break activities meeting the needs of our families and their children/ young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Activities for children and young people to attend independently

Targeted short break activities provide opportunities for children and young people with SEND to engage in fun, safe and supportive activities independently. They allow children and young people to have independence and social opportunities away from their families whilst giving parents/carers a break from their caring roles and responsibilities. Targeted short break activities can also provide opportunities for the whole family to enjoy activities together.

Lot 2: Activities for children and young people to attend with their families

Targeted short break activities provide opportunities for children and young people with SEND to engage in fun, safe and supportive activities independently. They allow children and young people to have independence and social opportunities away from their families whilst giving parents/carers a break from their caring roles and responsibilities. Targeted short break activities can also provide opportunities for the whole family to enjoy activities together.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056224
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£401,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Charne Botes, Mr Chris Conway
Contact Email
charne.botes@stoke.gov.uk, christopher.conway@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 178223

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DOVES CARE AND SUPPORT

FURRY FRIENDS THERAPY

PORT VALE FOUNDATION

STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

THE PETER PAN CENTRE

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