---
title: "CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058883"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-15"
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# CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058883

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)" is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation, Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Shefford, United Kingdom, aims to procure services in the children's holiday-camp services industry. This opportunity is aimed at delivering Short Breaks Holiday activities for children assessed by the Children with Disabilities service at CBC. The council has scheduled a Provider Engagement Event on 3rd September 2025, with applications anticipated to open on 15th September 2025. The planned contract period is set to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in child care and disability services, to expand their market presence. The focus on providing school holiday activities for children and young people with care needs means businesses proficient in structured leisure and educational programmes can potentially gain a foothold in public sector contracts. Engagement with the preliminary market offers a platform to liaise directly with the council, understand detailed specifications, and tailor services to enhance competitive advantage in the bidding process.

## Notice

To deliver Short Breaks Holiday provision for children open to the Children with Disabilities service at CBC.

### Planning Information

Central Bedfordshire Council has a tendering opportunity relating to the delivery of SEND Leisure Activities (Short Breaks). We will be opening applications for a contract to deliver school holiday activities to children and young people assessed as having care and support needs. 
We are inviting interested potential Suppliers to a Provider Engagement Event (via Teams) on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 between 14:00-15:30. Draft Agenda is as follows:
• Overview of the specification 
• Timelines and application process 
• Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions 
We anticipate opening for applications on 15th September 2025
To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048977-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 08:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048977-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048977-2025
  15th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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