---
title: "SEND Short Breaks at Nell Bank"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# SEND Short Breaks at Nell Bank

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655d3

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is the contracting authority managing the procurement process for "SEND Short Breaks at Nell Bank", aimed at providing welfare services for disabled people and daycare services for disabled children and young people. This falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is located in Bradford, United Kingdom, within the UKE41 region. The tender, initiated through a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded on 17th February 2026. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and will remain active until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is slightly below £37,241 in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in special needs education and support services. The procurement has been awarded to THE NELL BANK CHARITABLE TRUST, a large VCSE with expertise in delivering outdoor education experiences for children with disabilities. Businesses in the sector that focus on inclusive education and holistic welfare services might find potential growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with similar initiatives proposed by public sectors. Organisations capable of providing bespoke educational and recreational services for special needs children may consider exploring similar tenders within the UKE41 region.

## Notice

1 year exception needed to continue the service. Nell Bank is a charitable organisation established to run Bradford's bespoke outdoor education centre for children with special needs and disabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,241 |
| Contracts value | £37,241 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NELL BANK CHARITABLE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014245-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014232-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014223-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014245-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014232-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014223-2026
  17th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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