Planning

CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 08:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)" is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation, Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Shefford, United Kingdom, aims to procure services in the children's holiday-camp services industry. This opportunity is aimed at delivering Short Breaks Holiday activities for children assessed by the Children with Disabilities service at CBC. The council has scheduled a Provider Engagement Event on 3rd September 2025, with applications anticipated to open on 15th September 2025. The planned contract period is set to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in child care and disability services, to expand their market presence. The focus on providing school holiday activities for children and young people with care needs means businesses proficient in structured leisure and educational programmes can potentially gain a foothold in public sector contracts. Engagement with the preliminary market offers a platform to liaise directly with the council, understand detailed specifications, and tailor services to enhance competitive advantage in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)

Notice Description

To deliver Short Breaks Holiday provision for children open to the Children with Disabilities service at CBC.

Planning Information

Central Bedfordshire Council has a tendering opportunity relating to the delivery of SEND Leisure Activities (Short Breaks). We will be opening applications for a contract to deliver school holiday activities to children and young people assessed as having care and support needs. We are inviting interested potential Suppliers to a Provider Engagement Event (via Teams) on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 between 14:00-15:30. Draft Agenda is as follows: • Overview of the specification • Timelines and application process • Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions We anticipate opening for applications on 15th September 2025 To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048977-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey Horner
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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