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title: "CBC-1838-T-LS Short Breaks - Leisure Activities (Community Based Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# CBC-1838-T-LS Short Breaks - Leisure Activities (Community Based Provision)

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a11

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Central Bedfordshire Council involves the provision of Short Breaks Leisure Activities for children and young people with disabilities. The contract is segmented into two lots, encompassing community-based provision focusing on leisure activities. Located in the UKH25 region, this tender, identified as CBC-1838-T-LS, had its award stage recently completed as of 26th January 2026. With a gross value of £615,000, it adopted an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The contractual period begins on 1st April 2026, with an option for a one-year extension till March 2029.

This procurement initiative offers substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in children's welfare, specifically those experienced in handling cases of learning disabilities such as Autism. Large-scale enterprises, as well as organisations experienced in community-based welfare services, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The project emphasises inclusivity and support for young individuals with profound learning disabilities, making it a catalyst for organisations aiming to expand their footprint in public-sector contracts, especially in the domains of welfare and leisure services. The framework agreement allows for strategic collaborations and scalability over its duration.

## Notice

This three-year funding opportunity is released by Central Bedfordshire Council as part of its ongoing commitment to the provision of Short Break Leisure Activities for children and young people, with disabilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old)

Sub-Lots: Sub-Lot 1 - Dunstable / Houghton Regis Sub-Lot 2 - Leighton Buzzard Sub-Lot 3 - Ivel Valley Sub-Lot 4 - West Mid Beds

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot 2 - Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old)

Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old) - Covering the whole Local Authority area.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006748-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £615,000 |
| Lots value | £85,649 |
| Awards value | £615,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE; EMBRACE (BEDFORD & DISTRICT; HEAR2LISTEN; SPECTRUM COMMUNITY ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006748-2026
- 15 Sep 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056480-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006748-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056480-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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