--- title: "Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework - Day time Short Breaks, Outward Bounds and Activity Based Residential for children in Sheffield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-13" --- # Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework - Day time Short Breaks, Outward Bounds and Activity Based Residential for children in Sheffield Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aa2d493-d9ef-4646-8693-a9a716c68402.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the delivery of short breaks for disabled children in Sheffield. The contract focuses specifically on Lot 1, which pertains to Day Time Short Break Clubs, under the framework for social work and related services. This opportunity, classified under CPV code 85300000, aims to provide necessary respite for families caring for disabled children and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract commenced on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2029, with a total value of £7,428,000. Sheffield City Council, located at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, acted as the buying organisation with key suppliers Care Cove Limited and Endeavour Training contracted for the services. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social work services, especially those focused on providing care for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable to compete for this contract, highlighting the potential for diverse business involvement. Given the substantial contract value and the demand for specialised expertise in disability support services, companies with experience in generating flexible, family-friendly care solutions are well-suited to leverage such opportunities for expansion and economic growth. The focus on daytime short breaks and related services underscores a steady demand for professional service providers in the healthcare and social welfare industry. ## Notice Delivery of short break for provision for families caring for a child with a disability. The framework includes three Lots: Day time Short Breaks (mixed needs weekend and school holiday clubs), Outward Bounds (school holiday activities) and Activity Based Residential (overnight school holiday activities). This opportunity is for Lot 1, Day time Short Breaks Clubs only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf75d4f-43d0-41de-87ce-0415c5e5b01a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £742,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £7,428,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CARE COVE; ENDEAVOUR TRAINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312100 - Daycare services - 85312110 - Child daycare services - 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 18:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf75d4f-43d0-41de-87ce-0415c5e5b01a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf75d4f-43d0-41de-87ce-0415c5e5b01a 13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99428&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://sheffield.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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