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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is the contracting authority for an upcoming procurement process titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT Short Break Overnights". The industry category is services, with a focus on social work services without accommodation. This process is intended to support families and carers of disabled children, helping them provide more effective care through respite services. Currently at the planning stage, this market engagement exercise will inform the decision-making process for the eventual procurement route. The engagement deadline is scheduled for 9th July 2026. This project is planned to take place in the UK, specifically within the UKD3 region, with contracts potentially starting on 1st July 2027 and concluding on 30th June 2032. The estimated gross value of the procurement is approximately GBP 804,000.

This tender represents an opportunity for service providers specialising in social care to diversify and expand their services. Companies experienced in offering respite care for disabled children, or those interested in entering the social care market, are particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. Given the project's preliminary stage, there is potential for businesses to influence the procurement process through effective engagement, ensuring procurement strategies align with market capabilities and needs. This engagement phase offers businesses a unique opportunity to position their services effectively and potentially establish long-term partnerships with local government entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT Short Break Overnights

Notice Description

To provide services designed to assist family and carers of disabled children in continuing to provide care or do so more effectively by giving them breaks from caring. This market research exercise is being undertaken to inform decision-making regarding the appropriate procurement route for short break overnight respite services. At this stage, contract values and durations have not been determined, and any details provided are indicative estimates only.

Planning Information

The Chest reference - MARKET ENGAGEMENT Short Breaks Overnights DN820011

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059693-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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