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The Provision of Short Breaks Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities

The Council of the City of Wakefield

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16 Jun 2026 at 11:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is inviting tenders for the provision of a Short Breaks Service tailored for adults with learning disabilities or Autism. This procurement, using the open procedure method, falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and involves an estimated contract value of £5,430,000 GBP. The service will offer year-round overnight stays at two residential units in Normanton and the Thornes Park area. Tender submissions can be made electronically until 17th July 2026. The awarding stage is set to conclude by 25th September 2026, with the contract commencing on 19th November 2026 and running potentially until 18th November 2031, inclusive of a three-year extension option.

For businesses in the health and social care sector, this tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Providers with expertise in delivering personalised care for adults with learning disabilities and Autism will be highly suitable for this contract. The evaluation criteria focus heavily on quality and social value, offering an advantage to those prioritising excellent service delivery. With the framework encouraging electronic submissions through YORtender, it streamlines the bidding process for potential suppliers, allowing businesses the efficiency of online procurement engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Short Breaks Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Notice Description

Wakefield Council intends to commission an overnight short break provision for adults with learning disabilities and or Autism to have pre-booked overnight stays away from home. The Service will operate seven days per week / 365 days per year and will be provided within two Council owned 4-bed residential units ('the Service'). One unit is located in Normanton and the other is in the Thornes Park area of Wakefield. The Short Breaks Service will be required to meet the needs of service users and families / carers in a personalised way and support our Council and Adult Social Care priorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract has an option to extend for a further period of three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056522-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,430,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,430,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Council of the City of Wakefield
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

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