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Targeted Short Breaks Service

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 15:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 15:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company has conducted a procurement process for the "Targeted Short Breaks Service" on behalf of Birmingham City Council. This process, employing an open procurement method under the light-touch regime, aimed to offer a range of short breaks for disabled children and young people in Birmingham, within the social work services industry category. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 26th January 2026 and the contract period beginning on 1st April 2026. Located in Birmingham, UK, this process is now in the award stage, with several lots having been completed and suppliers already selected for them.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing social work services, particularly those with expertise in delivering community-based activities for disabled children. SMEs, as well as larger organisations with a focus on social value and safeguarding, are well-placed to compete in such tenders, given the emphasis on quality and price. The procurement encourages businesses to demonstrate their commitment to service delivery and value for money, making it a valuable platform for those aiming to grow through public sector contracts in social care. The awarded contracts, which include necessary renewals and funding conditions, are vital for service providers aiming to establish or expand their presence in community-based social services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Short Breaks Service

Notice Description

On behalf of Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Childrens Trust commissions an extensive Short Breaks offer that provides a range of options for disabled children and young people over a broad range of support needs. This ensures children and young people access the right type of Short Break for them and enables their parents and carers to have a break from caring. The aim is to deliver positive outcomes, improve lives and prevent and reduce crisis by offering local community-based activities wherever possible.

Lot Information

Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service

Brokerage and City-wide network of local providers - Targeted short breaks for children with mild to moderate needs delivered via a wide range of local providers and bespoke services, ensuring a wide geographical spread of locations to allow families to access services in, or close to, their local communities. Lot 1 will be awarded to a single provider who will manage the network and all brokerage of places. Activities in Lot 1 do not include childcare for children of working parents.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need

This service will provide autism-friendly activities such as clubs, play schemes, and outings, delivered by trained staff with expertise in autism. It will include behavioural support from professionals skilled in managing challenging behaviours through structured interventions. The service is designed for children who may have additional support needs, including severe learning disabilities, and for those whose behaviour consistently challenges services or poses a risk of injury to themselves or others.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs

This service will support children whose needs arise from a disability, illness, or sensory impairment and who require significant additional support on a daily basis. These needs may be present from birth or may have developed following illness or injury, and can include psychological, emotional, social, and environmental factors. Children accessing this service will often require multidisciplinary input, and their care must be tailored to their individual life circumstances.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs

This service will support children moderate to severe physical disabilities who require tailored assistance to support their mobility, coordination, and overall development. The aim is to promote independence, inclusion, and access to education and community life. Support should be delivered in venues equipped with specialist resources such as mobility aids (e.g. walking frames, adapted chairs), assistive technology, and modified furniture.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,192,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,192,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£12,966,880 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4DU
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CHILDRENS QUARTER LIMITED

MIDLAND MENCAP

OUR SPECIAL ANGELS LIMITED

RESOURCES FOR AUTISM

Further Information

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