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CBC-1838-T-LS Short Breaks - Leisure Activities (Community Based Provision)

Central Bedfordshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 15:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Central Bedfordshire Council involves the provision of Short Breaks Leisure Activities for children and young people with disabilities. The contract is segmented into two lots, encompassing community-based provision focusing on leisure activities. Located in the UKH25 region, this tender, identified as CBC-1838-T-LS, had its award stage recently completed as of 26th January 2026. With a gross value of £615,000, it adopted an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The contractual period begins on 1st April 2026, with an option for a one-year extension till March 2029.

This procurement initiative offers substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in children's welfare, specifically those experienced in handling cases of learning disabilities such as Autism. Large-scale enterprises, as well as organisations experienced in community-based welfare services, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The project emphasises inclusivity and support for young individuals with profound learning disabilities, making it a catalyst for organisations aiming to expand their footprint in public-sector contracts, especially in the domains of welfare and leisure services. The framework agreement allows for strategic collaborations and scalability over its duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1838-T-LS Short Breaks - Leisure Activities (Community Based Provision)

Notice Description

This three-year funding opportunity is released by Central Bedfordshire Council as part of its ongoing commitment to the provision of Short Break Leisure Activities for children and young people, with disabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old)

Sub-Lots: Sub-Lot 1 - Dunstable / Houghton Regis Sub-Lot 2 - Leighton Buzzard Sub-Lot 3 - Ivel Valley Sub-Lot 4 - West Mid Beds

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 2 - Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old)

Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old) - Covering the whole Local Authority area.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£615,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£85,649 Under £100K
Awards Value
£615,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Autism Bedfordshire

Embrace (Bedford & District)

Hear2Listen

Spectrum Community Arts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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