---
title: "Community Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059241"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Community Short Breaks

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059241

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for providing Community Short Breaks aimed at children and young people with disabilities in the UKG36 region. The contract, awarded on 17th March 2026 and commencing on 1st May 2026, is slated to run till 30th April 2027. The procurement method employed was an open competition, specifically below the threshold to invite wide participation. Intended to meet the specific needs of children with disabilities, the service includes play schemes and various activities, classified under Health and Social Work services. The Council had set a procurement value of £110,000 and engaged Pilot IMS as the service provider, who showcased their expertise and commitment to quality service delivery.

The Community Short Breaks contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health and social work services category, particularly those focusing on tailored programmes for children with disabilities. Businesses with a large-scale capacity and expertise in organising community activities or who hold a specific focus on disability services stand to benefit from such procurement initiatives. As the competitive procurement process prioritised 60% Quality and 40% Price in its criteria, businesses combining high service quality with cost efficiency are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities offered by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in future tenders. The service not only contributes to welfare improvement but also allows service providers to enhance their portfolio and expertise in serving the community effectively.

## Notice

The service is aimed at children and young people with disabilities that require additional support, or who may need groups and services that are specifically designed to meet their needs. This may include play schemes, clubs, groups, and activities which are targeted at children and young people with disabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024165-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PILOT IMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024165-2026
- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053180-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024165-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053180-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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