Tender

The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Jan 2026 at 17:23

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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

The procurement process for "The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service" was initiated by Halton Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, located in Widnes, UK (UKD71 region). The procurement aimed to contract a supplier to provide social work services without accommodation, with a contract value of £280,000. The process began with a planning stage involving a market engagement notice published on 28 July 2025, followed by a tender stage with an open procurement method, and submissions closing on 15 December 2025. Unfortunately, the award for the tender was cancelled as of 19 January 2026, with a termination notice published on 27 January 2026.

This tender offered substantial opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, particularly those experienced in providing play services for disabled children. The procurement was designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), potentially enabling them to expand their service offerings within the region. Although the tender was cancelled, similar opportunities may arise, encouraging businesses specializing in social services to monitor future tenders from Halton Borough Council. Such contracts can significantly aid in driving business growth and enhancing service portfolios for suitable enterprises.

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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/007316-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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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