Tender

The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is actively seeking a supplier for "The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service," with an estimated contract value of £280,000.00. This tender is currently in the tender stage, offering an open competition to potential suppliers. The services fall under the category of "Social work services without accommodation" and will be delivered in the UKD71 region, covering the Widnes area in the United Kingdom. Key dates for the procurement process include an enquiry deadline on 5 December 2025, with the final submission period closing on 15 December 2025 at 09:30 GMT. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2026 and may extend to 31 March 2029, conditional upon a one-year renewal option.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social service provisions, particularly those offering innovative play services for disabled children. The open competition format of this procurement process is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming for growth through public sector contracts. By engaging in this tender, businesses not only contribute to community welfare but also position themselves for future opportunities in similar public contracts. The details and full requirements are accessible via the procurement portal The Chest, using project ID DN798829.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified supplier to deliver The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service. The full requirement and document can be found by visiting www.the-chest.org.uk and searching for project ID DN798829. All questions relating to this opportunity are to be raised via the project within The Chest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend the contract for 1 x 12 month period

Planning Information

A service specification and questionnaire has been published on the Chest for interested organisations to complete. To view this please visit www.the-chest.org.uk and search for project ID DN783923.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056754
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077611-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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