Notice Information
Notice Title
Short Breaks - community based activity groups
Notice Description
Cheshire West and Chester Council want to make sure that families have access to meaningful and supportive short breaks services. Objectives * Support carers with their caring responsibilities * Ensure services are outcome focused and, where appropriate, link into supporting a child or young person's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) * Ensure families are in control of how they use short breaks and how to access them * Prioritise the child/young person and parent/carer experience and perspective when designing the services delivered and how they are accessed * Offer disabled children and young people the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and reduce loneliness * Reduce escalation to more statutory services i.e. services provided by the local authority which could include social services * Involve, children, young people and their families in the decision-making process * Maximise the use of specialist resources and universal services within communities * Ensure staff are qualified and skilled to deliver safe and high-quality services * Offer a range of short breaks to support the needs of carers of children/young people with SEND with the right mix of services which are person-centred and respond to family's needs * Are fairly accessed; priority will be for those who need it most and eligibility for services will be clear and transparent The benefits of Short Breaks Short Breaks should provide a diverse range of services that offer children and young people with SEND meaningful and enjoyable experiences that support their personal growth and development, while also giving their primary carers valuable time to rest and recharge. These breaks can take place in a child's home, the home of an approved carer, or in community settings such as local sports clubs. Depending on a child or young person's eligibility, needs, and interests, a Short Break might range from a few hours, like attending a trampolining session, to several days for those requiring more intensive care and support. In Cheshire West and Chester, every Short Break opportunity should enable children and young people to enjoy themselves, build friendships, and develop confidence, independence, and the social and emotional skills needed for a successful transition to adulthood. For families, Short Breaks also offer vital time for parents, carers, and siblings to enjoy time for themselves.
Lot Information
Chester
delivery will be in the chester area
Renewal: 1+ 1 years
Ellesmere Portdelivery will be in Ellesmere Port area
Renewal: 1+ 1 years
Winsforddelivery will be in Winsford
Renewal: 1+ 1 years
Northwichdelivery will be in Northwich
Renewal: 1+ 1 years
Nestondelivery will be in Neston
Renewal: 1+ 1 years
Planning Information
The 1st engagement event will be on 19th January and is a face to face event - full details are on the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk and bidders must complete the eventbrite in order to attend. Clarifications can be addressed via the messaging portal on the Chest. Any updates for any future events will be sent via the chest or directly to providers who engaged at this event (for example if 1:1 follow up conversations are required)
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045965-2026
- 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
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
-
- CPV Codes
85000000 - Health and social work services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,099,716 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,099,716 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 20 May 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 19 Jun 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jun 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
- CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- ELLESMERE PORT
- Postcode
- CH65 0BA
- Post Town
- Chester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD6 Cheshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD6 Cheshire, TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Electoral Ward
- Central & Grange
- Westminster Constituency
- Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045965-2026
20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085199-2025
22nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063193-2025
8th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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