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title: "Targeted Short Breaks Service"
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# Targeted Short Breaks Service

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aac6

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## Summary

Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company has conducted a procurement process for the "Targeted Short Breaks Service" on behalf of Birmingham City Council. This process, employing an open procurement method under the light-touch regime, aimed to offer a range of short breaks for disabled children and young people in Birmingham, within the social work services industry category. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 26th January 2026 and the contract period beginning on 1st April 2026. Located in Birmingham, UK, this process is now in the award stage, with several lots having been completed and suppliers already selected for them.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing social work services, particularly those with expertise in delivering community-based activities for disabled children. SMEs, as well as larger organisations with a focus on social value and safeguarding, are well-placed to compete in such tenders, given the emphasis on quality and price. The procurement encourages businesses to demonstrate their commitment to service delivery and value for money, making it a valuable platform for those aiming to grow through public sector contracts in social care. The awarded contracts, which include necessary renewals and funding conditions, are vital for service providers aiming to establish or expand their presence in community-based social services.

## Notice

On behalf of Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Childrens Trust commissions an extensive Short Breaks offer that provides a range of options for disabled children and young people over a broad range of support needs. This ensures children and young people access the right type of Short Break for them and enables their parents and carers to have a break from caring. The aim is to deliver positive outcomes, improve lives and prevent and reduce crisis by offering local community-based activities wherever possible.

### Lot Information

Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service

Brokerage and City-wide network of local providers - Targeted short breaks for children with mild to moderate needs delivered via a wide range of local providers and bespoke services, ensuring a wide geographical spread of locations to allow families to access services in, or close to, their local communities. Lot 1 will be awarded to a single provider who will manage the network and all brokerage of places. Activities in Lot 1 do not include childcare for children of working parents.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need

This service will provide autism-friendly activities such as clubs, play schemes, and outings, delivered by trained staff with expertise in autism. It will include behavioural support from professionals skilled in managing challenging behaviours through structured interventions. The service is designed for children who may have additional support needs, including severe learning disabilities, and for those whose behaviour consistently challenges services or poses a risk of injury to themselves or others.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs

This service will support children whose needs arise from a disability, illness, or sensory impairment and who require significant additional support on a daily basis. These needs may be present from birth or may have developed following illness or injury, and can include psychological, emotional, social, and environmental factors. Children accessing this service will often require multidisciplinary input, and their care must be tailored to their individual life circumstances.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs

This service will support children moderate to severe physical disabilities who require tailored assistance to support their mobility, coordination, and overall development. The aim is to promote independence, inclusion, and access to education and community life. Support should be delivered in venues equipped with specialist resources such as mobility aids (e.g. walking frames, adapted chairs), assistive technology, and modified furniture.

Renewal: Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003610-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,192,000 |
| Lots value | £5,192,000 |
| Awards value | £12,966,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B6 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CHILDRENS QUARTER; MIDLAND MENCAP; OUR SPECIAL ANGELS; RESOURCES FOR AUTISM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003610-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 14:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063373-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003610-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063373-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
  2604SHO - Targeted Short Breaks Service

## Notice URLs

- http://childrensquarter.org
- http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk
- http://www.barnardos.org.uk
- http://www.midlandmencap.org.uk
- http://www.ourspecialangels.co.uk
- http://www.resourcesforautism.org.uk
- http://www.sportworksltd.co.uk
- https://baobabcare.co.uk/
- https://britishelderlycare.com/
- https://doves-care-support.ueniweb.com/
- https://www.dolphinhealthcare.co.uk/
- https://www.jabacareltd.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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