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title: "Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CAFS/2024/227"
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# Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CAFS/2024/227

Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056224

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## Summary

The recent procurement process overseen by Stoke on Trent City Council involved the commissioning of "Targeted Short Breaks Activities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)" under the title CAFS/2024/227. The procurement fell within the services category, specifically targeting daycare services for disabled children and young people, and was carried out through an open procedure. Located in the UKG23 region, the contracting phase was completed by 4th February 2026. The framework for this initiative reopened to new providers on 1st April 2026, following a previous round of contract awards in January 2026 to organisations such as Doves Care and Support Ltd and Furry Friends Therapy CIC, each receiving contracts valued at £401,600.

This tender presents growth potential for organisations specialising in services for individuals with special needs. Companies offering diverse short break activities designed for independent children and young people, as well as family-inclusive events, are especially well-suited for this framework. As the framework is open to various providers, including SMEs based outside Stoke-on-Trent, businesses offering unique services within a ten-mile radius stand to benefit. This opportunity allows for engagement with public sector contracts and the potential to provide social value, enhancing community ties and broadening the service offerings available to families in need of these targeted services.

## Notice

Targeted short break activities provide opportunities for children and young people with SEND to engage in fun, safe and supportive activities independently. They allow children and young people to have independence and social opportunities away from their families whilst giving parents/carers a break from their caring roles and responsibilities. Targeted short break activities can also provide opportunities for the whole family to enjoy activities together. Since April 2025 Stoke-on-Trent City Council has commissioned Targeted Short Break Activities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) via a framework. The framework in due to re-open for new providers to join from 1st April 2026. This service is managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council who, through a series of call-off agreements, will engage, collaborate and work with organisations to deliver a broad range of short break activities meeting the needs of our families and their children/ young people.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Activities for children and young people to attend independently

Targeted short break activities provide opportunities for children and young people with SEND to engage in fun, safe and supportive activities independently. They allow children and young people to have independence and social opportunities away from their families whilst giving parents/carers a break from their caring roles and responsibilities. Targeted short break activities can also provide opportunities for the whole family to enjoy activities together.

Lot 2: Activities for children and young people to attend with their families

Targeted short break activities provide opportunities for children and young people with SEND to engage in fun, safe and supportive activities independently. They allow children and young people to have independence and social opportunities away from their families whilst giving parents/carers a break from their caring roles and responsibilities. Targeted short break activities can also provide opportunities for the whole family to enjoy activities together.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009996-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £401,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | DOVES CARE AND SUPPORT; FURRY FRIENDS THERAPY; PORT VALE FOUNDATION; STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST; THE PETER PAN CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009996-2026
- 20 Aug 2025 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050046-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 12:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041318-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stoke.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a4475708-229d-ef11-8132-005056b64545
- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

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