---
title: "Targeted Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069844"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069844.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Targeted Short Breaks

Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069844

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## Summary

St Helens Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Targeted Short Breaks," aimed at reviewing their services for disabled children and young people in the St Helens area. Under the services category, this procurement involves understanding local provider markets and exploring options for group-based, activity-led provisions. Notably, businesses interested must complete a soft market testing engagement by the 22nd of May 2026. The effort, coordinated with Star Procurement, focuses on welfare services and targets a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. The council is actively seeking input from potential service providers to refine and enhance its service offerings.

This tender provides significant opportunities for those in the welfare services industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in supporting children and young people. By participating in the preliminary engagement and potentially the tender process, businesses can influence service design and secure contracts in a high-impact field. Companies that provide activity-led programming or have innovative approaches to supporting young individuals with disabilities will find this project particularly relevant for business growth and community contribution.

## Notice

St Helens Council is reviewing its targeted short breaks offer for disabled children and young people. As part of this work, the Council is seeking to better understand the local provider market and explore options for delivering group-based, activity-led provision for children and young people who require additional support to access activities and social opportunities. Providers are invited to register on The-Chest portal, download the Soft Market Testing document and complete and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on the 22nd May 2026.

### Planning Information

Providers are invited to register on The-Chest portal, download the Soft Market Testing document and complete and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on the 22nd May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044163-2026 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ST HELENS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | STAR PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 17:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044163-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044163-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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