Planning

Short Breaks Targeted and Specialist

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale has announced a planned procurement for the provision of "Short Breaks Targeted and Specialist" services. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work services, and is situated in the Halifax region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an estimated contract period running from 1st October 2027 to 30th September 2033. Key dates include a future notice date set for 19th October 2026. It's important to note that this is an indicative pipeline notice, not an official call for competition, aimed at forecasting high-value procurement activities.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services and outreach sectors, especially those specialising in children's services. With a multi-award framework that does not guarantee work, it provides flexibility and the potential for businesses to secure ongoing contracts. Companies with experience in delivering both sports-based and specialist homecare services for children and young people are well-suited to participate. The planned investment value indicates a substantial commitment from the council, which could lead to significant growth opportunities for successful bidders in the region.

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Notice Title

Short Breaks Targeted and Specialist

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is an indicative pipeline notice and is NOT a call for competition. This notice is intended to provide an estimated forecast for high value procurement activity, but does not commit the Council to undertake any further procurement activity regarding this contract, and may be amended at a later date. All dates are estimates and not a committed date, No further information will provided until commencement of any procurement exercise. Provision of Short Breaks through Targeted provision (sports etc) and Specialist provision (outreach and homecare) for children and young people who are eligible for these services. This service is for multi-award contracts with no guarantee of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a40e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048954-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,569,390 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Post Town
Halifax
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
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Further Information

Notice Documents

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