---
title: "Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051fe7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051fe7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Short Breaks

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fe7

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## Summary

Salford City Council is initiating the tender process for a planned "Short Breaks" framework, focusing on welfare services for children and young people in the UK, specifically in the region designated as UKD36. The procurement is a service contract and is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period expected to begin on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2034. Businesses should note that a future notice will be issued on 1st August 2025. This process represents an open flexible framework agreement, which allows for an adaptable procurement strategy that can benefit from continuous service provision adjustments.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in child welfare services to establish themselves within a governmental framework, positioning for long-term agreements and expansion across the region. Firms with expertise in welfare services for children and young people stand to benefit greatly from the stability and scope offered by such a contract. The involvement of Salford City Council as the buyer highlights potential collaboration with sub-central government authorities, making it ideal for enterprises seeking to enhance their business relationships with public sector entities.

## Notice

Establishment Open Flexible Framework for Children's short breaks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025517-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| 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 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 07:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025517-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025517-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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