--- title: "Overnight Short Breaks provision for children with a disability" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES" published: "2025-10-20" --- # Overnight Short Breaks provision for children with a disability Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe4.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees focuses on the provision of "Overnight Short Breaks" for children with disabilities. This opportunity is in the planning stage, with the council seeking market feedback via a Preliminary Market Engagement that concludes on 3rd November 2025. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is planned to operate within the Kirklees region. The council is exploring future contractual arrangements to start from 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2028. Two lots are proposed: one for OFSTED registered provisions and another for CQC registered provisions, both requiring excellent ratings. The initial response should be submitted through the Yortender portal, with services anticipated to be commissioned over 52 weeks annually, including bank holidays. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses especially those within the Health and Social Work Services sector. Providers with existing OFSTED or CQC registrations and a track record in providing specialised care could find a competitive advantage here. As the council prioritises high-quality provisions for vulnerable children, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in children’s overnight care can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio and enhance community engagement. The procurement calls for services conducted within the Kirklees area, allowing local businesses to further develop their regional presence and impact. ## Notice Kirklees Council is looking into a potential procurement option to put in place future contractual arrangements for suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver overnight Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities aged between 0 - 18. To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of issues related to the potential procurement exercise. Suppliers are therefore invited to consider the programme requirements detailed in this document and complete the attached questionnaire to give us feedback on the proposed approach. It is a Kirklees Council priority to provide the best possible outcomes for all children, young people, and families, especially our most vulnerable children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Kirklees invests in a wide range of services that support children, young people, and families with additional needs. We are seeking providers for the provision of overnight short breaks care for disabled children provides temporary short breaks for families by offering care during the night. This type of care can be crucial for parents and caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring their child receives the necessary support and supervision. The setting you deliver from must be located within the Kirklees boundary. We are proposing to split into two lots as below - Lot 1: Overnight short breaks in an OFSTED registered provision The Council is looking to commission a block booking in an OFSTED registered provider in Kirklees to deliver overnight short breaks over 52 weeks including Bank Holidays. The Provider must be OFSTED registered with a rating of good or above. Lot 2: Overnight short breaks in a CQC registered provision with on-site nursing support The Council is looking to commission a block booking of a CQC registered provider in Kirklees to deliver overnight short breaks 52 weeks a year. This provision will provide specialist overnight care for children with health needs in a regulated setting. Children and young people will require onsite nursing staff to ensure that the child's health and support needs are fully understood and appropriately met. The Provider must have an CQC rating of good or above. To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of issues related to the potential procurement exercise. ### Planning Information Responses to this Preliminary Market Engagement are required by 12 noon on Monday 3rd November 2025 2025. Kirklees Council are seeking market feedback on the upcoming Overnight Short Breaks provision for children with a disability. The Council wish to engage with the market via a market feedback questionnaire. Organisations are required to access and respond to the Preliminary Market Engagement document. This can be accessed via the Council's tendering portal - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ jhttps://yortender.eu-supply.com/) To provide a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement, an organisation must sign up to the Yortender portal (this can be done free of charge). Responses must be submitted via the Yortender portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066763-2025 | | 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 | 20 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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 | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2025 at 13:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066763-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066763-2025 20th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.kirklees.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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