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Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service" was conducted by Halton Borough Council. This tender, which belongs to the services category, involves delivering Play Clubs for Disabled Children and falls under the health and social work services CPV classification. The procurement took place in Widnes, United Kingdom, aligning with the special light-touch regime and employing a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Key dates include the completion of the procurement stage as of March 30, 2026, with the contract commencing on April 1, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2027. The contract value stands at £118,574.12.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in health and social services aimed at supporting disabled children. Businesses that specialise in service delivery and have the capacity to operate within the UKD71 region could benefit. The procurement process was simplified due to the direct method, making it appealing for SMEs, similar to Halton Play Council, which was awarded the contract. Such opportunities can facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing presence in the social care sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service to deliver Play Clubs for Disabled Children

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029222-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,574 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALTON PLAY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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