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CQNV 1478 - The Provision of Specialist Community Based Holiday Club for Children and Young People with SEND

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has awarded a contract for the provision of a specialist community-based holiday club catering to children and young people aged 5-17 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within Shropshire, excluding Telford & Wrekin. The procurement process, initiated through an open competition under a 'light touch' regime, has now progressed to the award stage as of 19th February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 for a six-month duration. The awarded contract, valued at £49,600, covers social work and related services, aligning with the statutory Short Breaks duty of Shropshire Council. The contract will be executed by the supplier 'Action for Children', a large-scale Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisation located in Watford.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those experienced in managing community programmes for SEND youths, to establish a significant presence in the Shropshire region. Companies that offer innovative, high-quality services meeting the 'light touch' guidelines and can demonstrate strong social value, are well-positioned to thrive in similar competitive public procurements. Given the procurement method focused on below threshold open competition, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), despite not participating at the final stage in this instance, could compete in future opportunities by leveraging their agility and niche expertise. Moreover, firms aiming to expand their portfolio into public sector services would benefit from aligning their offerings to meet statutory service requirements such as Short Breaks initiatives.

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Notice Title

CQNV 1478 - The Provision of Specialist Community Based Holiday Club for Children and Young People with SEND

Notice Description

This is an award notice for the provision of specialist community-based holiday club for children and young people aged 5-17 with SEND who live in Shropshire (excluding Telford & Wrekin). The provision will operate during school holidays and is commissioned by Shropshire Council as part of its statutory Short Breaks duty. The contract will be for 6 months commencing on the 1st April 2026. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015752571

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06078d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016212-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Awards Value
£49,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8HQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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