This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2026 at 09:42

Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities," focusing on health and social work services. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure method, allowing for wide participation in an effort to enhance the services offered for children and young people with disabilities. The tender, valued at £3,000,000 gross, is planned to be active from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2031, and it will serve the UKC12 region in the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 22 June 2026, with the opportunity for enquiries closing on 5 June 2026. The contract will be awarded by 10 August 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing health and social work services, as it is designed to promote social value alongside price and quality in the award criteria. With a focus on improving care and support for children and young people with disabilities, businesses with relevant experience in specialised care, after-school, and holiday club services stand to benefit. The framework contract approach allows for suppliers who meet the requirements to be directly awarded opportunities, fostering business growth through stable and long-term engagements with Middlesbrough Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council is actively seeking to improve the range of services which it commissions to provide Short Breaks and Positive Activities for Children and Young People with disabilities. The Council wishes to promote the welfare needs of Children and Young People and to meet the needs of families with caring responsibilities.

Planning Information

How to Participate Please provide details about • Your Organisation • Your relevant experience • Potential Activity to be delivered. Please can you complete the attached questionnaire and submit to us through the message centre on the OPEN portal (https://www.open-uk.org) https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/ddea69df-3401-40df-a682-4974cebc5378 If you have any queries, please send these through the OPEN portal and we will respond as soon as we can. Note that we may share your anonymised query and our answer to it with other providers. MBC are not responsible for any supplier costs associated with responding to this Market Engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046176-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH 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
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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