Award

SEND Short Breaks at Nell Bank

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 12:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Feb 2026 at 11:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Feb 2026 at 11:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is the contracting authority managing the procurement process for "SEND Short Breaks at Nell Bank", aimed at providing welfare services for disabled people and daycare services for disabled children and young people. This falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is located in Bradford, United Kingdom, within the UKE41 region. The tender, initiated through a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded on 17th February 2026. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and will remain active until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is slightly below £37,241 in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in special needs education and support services. The procurement has been awarded to THE NELL BANK CHARITABLE TRUST, a large VCSE with expertise in delivering outdoor education experiences for children with disabilities. Businesses in the sector that focus on inclusive education and holistic welfare services might find potential growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with similar initiatives proposed by public sectors. Organisations capable of providing bespoke educational and recreational services for special needs children may consider exploring similar tenders within the UKE41 region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Short Breaks at Nell Bank

Notice Description

1 year exception needed to continue the service. Nell Bank is a charitable organisation established to run Bradford's bespoke outdoor education centre for children with special needs and disabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,241 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£37,241 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NELL BANK CHARITABLE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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