---
title: "Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067818"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067818

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service" was conducted by Halton Borough Council. This tender, which belongs to the services category, involves delivering Play Clubs for Disabled Children and falls under the health and social work services CPV classification. The procurement took place in Widnes, United Kingdom, aligning with the special light-touch regime and employing a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Key dates include the completion of the procurement stage as of March 30, 2026, with the contract commencing on April 1, 2026, and concluding on March 31, 2027. The contract value stands at £118,574.12.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in health and social services aimed at supporting disabled children. Businesses that specialise in service delivery and have the capacity to operate within the UKD71 region could benefit. The procurement process was simplified due to the direct method, making it appealing for SMEs, similar to Halton Play Council, which was awarded the contract. Such opportunities can facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing presence in the social care sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service to deliver Play Clubs for Disabled Children

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029222-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,574 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALTON PLAY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029222-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029222-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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