Planning

Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2026 at 09:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 16:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 13:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 10:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), involves planning an upcoming tender for Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage with a market engagement event scheduled for 17 March 2026, from 1pm to 2pm via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties can attend to gain insights into the commissioning intentions for the Short Breaks Framework Contract from 2026-2031. This framework aims to provide services under the industry classifications of Education, Training, Health, and Social Work. The tender is anticipated to be released in April 2026, targeting providers within the BCP region in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers specialising in health and education services for disabled children and young people. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering Short Breaks with a focus on enhancing accessibility, quality, and inclusivity across the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area. The framework's recognition of the need for varied services like holiday activities, mentoring, and community-based support presents businesses with a diverse range of areas to contribute and expand their services. This procurement is also designed to support Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, thus fostering opportunities for innovative approaches to achieving independence and wellbeing for service users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026, 1pm-2pm via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the new Short Breaks 2026-2031 Framework Contract, ahead of tender publication. This event is open to all organisations with an interest in delivering Short Breaks for disabled children and young people aged 0-25, including those with: * Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * Learning disabilities * Physical disabilities, including those who may require overnight care * Sensory impairments * Communication needs * Complex or behaviour related needs * Social, emotional and mental health needs The session will introduce BCP Council's future vision for Short Breaks, shaped by a Needs Analysis and extensive engagement with Parent Carers Together (PCT). It will explore how the refreshed model aims to increase sufficiency, improve access, strengthen equity across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and deliver high quality, age appropriate and needs appropriate provision. We will also outline how the new framework aligns with the Children & Young People's Partnership Plan (2025-2030), supporting its five key outcomes: Feeling Happy, Being Safe, Feeling Supported, Being Included, and Feeling Fulfilled. Short Breaks play a central role in achieving these ambitions by providing safe, enjoyable, confidence building activities for children and young people, while offering essential respite and support for families. The recommissioned framework aims to: * broaden the range and availability of Short Breaks across all age groups * increase specialist capacity, including 1:1 and 2:1 support * strengthen local accessibility across the whole BCP area * support Preparing for Adulthood outcomes (Employment, Independent Living, Community Inclusion and Health) * promote inclusion, participation, independence and wellbeing * ensure children and families benefit from reliable, high quality, creative and responsive provision The Short Breaks tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in April 2026. To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event, please contact Michael Mackay, Children's Contracts & Commissioning Manager, by email at michael.mackay@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by midday on Monday 16 March 2026. Please include your full name, email address and organisation name. Please note: Participation or non participation in this Market Engagement Event will not affect any organisation's eligibility in the forthcoming procurement process. Attendance does not confer any competitive advantage. The session is intended solely to inform and engage with the provider market in advance of the tender release.

Planning Information

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026, 1pm-2pm via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the new Short Breaks 2026-2031 Framework Contract, ahead of tender publication. This event is open to all organisations with an interest in delivering Short Breaks for disabled children and young people aged 0-25, including those with: • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • Learning disabilities • Physical disabilities, including those who may require overnight care • Sensory impairments • Communication needs • Complex or behaviour related needs • Social, emotional and mental health needs The session will introduce BCP Council's future vision for Short Breaks, shaped by a Needs Analysis and extensive engagement with Parent Carers Together (PCT). It will explore how the refreshed model aims to increase sufficiency, improve access, strengthen equity across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and deliver high quality, age appropriate and needs appropriate provision. We will also outline how the new framework aligns with the Children & Young People's Partnership Plan (2025-2030), supporting its five key outcomes: Feeling Happy, Being Safe, Feeling Supported, Being Included, and Feeling Fulfilled. Short Breaks play a central role in achieving these ambitions by providing safe, enjoyable, confidence building activities for children and young people, while offering essential respite and support for families. The recommissioned framework aims to: • broaden the range and availability of Short Breaks across all age groups • increase specialist capacity, including 1:1 and 2:1 support • strengthen local accessibility across the whole BCP area • support Preparing for Adulthood outcomes (Employment, Independent Living, Community Inclusion and Health) • promote inclusion, participation, independence and wellbeing • ensure children and families benefit from reliable, high quality, creative and responsive provision The Short Breaks tender opportunity is anticipated to be published via Supplying the South West in April 2026. To register your attendance for the Market Engagement Event, please contact Michael Mackay, Children's Contracts & Commissioning Manager, by email at michael.mackay@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by midday on Monday 16 March 2026. Please include your full name, email address and organisation name. Please note: Participation or non participation in this Market Engagement Event will not affect any organisation's eligibility in the forthcoming procurement process. Attendance does not confer any competitive advantage. The session is intended solely to inform and engage with the provider market in advance of the tender release.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019745-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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