Planning

Overnight Short Breaks provision for children with a disability

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 13:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees focuses on the provision of "Overnight Short Breaks" for children with disabilities. This opportunity is in the planning stage, with the council seeking market feedback via a Preliminary Market Engagement that concludes on 3rd November 2025. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is planned to operate within the Kirklees region. The council is exploring future contractual arrangements to start from 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028. Two lots are proposed: one for OFSTED registered provisions and another for CQC registered provisions, both requiring excellent ratings. The initial response should be submitted through the Yortender portal, with services anticipated to be commissioned over 52 weeks annually, including bank holidays.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses especially those within the Health and Social Work Services sector. Providers with existing OFSTED or CQC registrations and a track record in providing specialised care could find a competitive advantage here. As the council prioritises high-quality provisions for vulnerable children, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in children’s overnight care can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and enhance community engagement. The procurement calls for services conducted within the Kirklees area, allowing local businesses to further develop their regional presence and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overnight Short Breaks provision for children with a disability

Notice Description

Kirklees Council is looking into a potential procurement option to put in place future contractual arrangements for suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver overnight Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities aged between 0 - 18. To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of issues related to the potential procurement exercise. Suppliers are therefore invited to consider the programme requirements detailed in this document and complete the attached questionnaire to give us feedback on the proposed approach. It is a Kirklees Council priority to provide the best possible outcomes for all children, young people, and families, especially our most vulnerable children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Kirklees invests in a wide range of services that support children, young people, and families with additional needs. We are seeking providers for the provision of overnight short breaks care for disabled children provides temporary short breaks for families by offering care during the night. This type of care can be crucial for parents and caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring their child receives the necessary support and supervision. The setting you deliver from must be located within the Kirklees boundary. We are proposing to split into two lots as below - Lot 1: Overnight short breaks in an OFSTED registered provision The Council is looking to commission a block booking in an OFSTED registered provider in Kirklees to deliver overnight short breaks over 52 weeks including Bank Holidays. The Provider must be OFSTED registered with a rating of good or above. Lot 2: Overnight short breaks in a CQC registered provision with on-site nursing support The Council is looking to commission a block booking of a CQC registered provider in Kirklees to deliver overnight short breaks 52 weeks a year. This provision will provide specialist overnight care for children with health needs in a regulated setting. Children and young people will require onsite nursing staff to ensure that the child's health and support needs are fully understood and appropriately met. The Provider must have an CQC rating of good or above. To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of issues related to the potential procurement exercise.

Planning Information

Responses to this Preliminary Market Engagement are required by 12 noon on Monday 3rd November 2025 2025. Kirklees Council are seeking market feedback on the upcoming Overnight Short Breaks provision for children with a disability. The Council wish to engage with the market via a market feedback questionnaire. Organisations are required to access and respond to the Preliminary Market Engagement document. This can be accessed via the Council's tendering portal - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ jhttps://yortender.eu-supply.com/) To provide a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement, an organisation must sign up to the Yortender portal (this can be done free of charge). Responses must be submitted via the Yortender portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066763-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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