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title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT Specialist Short Breaks (Children and Young people with SEND)"
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# MARKET ENGAGEMENT Specialist Short Breaks (Children and Young people with SEND)

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e57c5bd-fbf9-4d16-a73c-90fceb535d0f

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## Summary

Salford City Council, located in Swinton, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT Specialist Short Breaks (Children and Young people with SEND)". This opportunity falls under the social work and related services industry category, with a CPV classification of 85300000. The aim is to provide activities that allow children and young people with SEND to enjoy time with friends and help family carers receive breaks from caring. The market engagement process is underway, and interested parties should respond by submitting their documentation through THE CHEST. The engagement stage will conclude on 7 October 2025. Aspiring participants should note that this engagement does not constitute a call for competition but an opportunity for early input and information sharing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services sector, particularly those specialised in delivering community, social, and personal services to vulnerable groups. Given the substantial value of £1,500,000, this process could enhance a company's portfolio and experience in public sector contracts. While the opportunity does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in social care and SEND provisions are well-suited to compete in this engagement exercise. Engaging early offers the potential to influence the eventual competitive tender process and establish valuable contacts with Salford City Council.

## Notice

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Short breaks are activities for children and young people with SEND that enable them to have fun, spend time with friends and build their confidence and skills in a safe environment. As well as promoting best outcomes for the child, the Children Act 1989, Schedule 2, requires Local Authorities to provide services designed to assist family carers of disabled children 'to continue to [provide care], or to do so more effectively, by giving them breaks from caring'. Interested parties are invited to respond to this market engagement opportunity by completing and submitting the market engagement document via THE CHEST. The Authority will also arrange and online market engagement meeting (date and time to be confirmed)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cad077-b3ea-44e1-83d8-3574197596bc |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINTON |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 10:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cad077-b3ea-44e1-83d8-3574197596bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cad077-b3ea-44e1-83d8-3574197596bc
  7th July 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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