--- title: "Brokerage - Targeted Short Breaks for Children" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069aa9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069aa9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069aa9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069aa9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Brokerage - Targeted Short Breaks for Children Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069aa9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069aa9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069aa9.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council invites tenders for the provision of a Brokerage Service targeting Short Breaks for Children, associated with health and social work services. This open competition aims to commission a single provider to facilitate access to inclusive community activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) within Cheshire West and Chester. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with submissions due by 10:00 AM on 12th June 2026. The contract's estimated value is £384,000, and its scope is set to run from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with an option for renewal. The procurement is carried out under a light-touch regime, accommodating service providers in the UKD63 region. This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social work services. The successful provider will manage access to the Short Breaks Individual Payments service, engaging with families to tailor support and promote inclusive practices within community activities. Participating businesses will have the chance to collaborate closely with activity organisers to facilitate the involvement of children and young people with SEND, reducing barriers and supporting their inclusion and personal development. The emphasis on quality criteria outlined in the tender pack signals that adept firms focusing on inclusive education and social services should consider submitting competitive bids within the specified budget limits. ## Notice Brokerage Service to manage and oversee access to the Short Breaks Individual Payments service and participation into universal services Overview A single provider will be commissioned to deliver two complementary services to increase access, inclusion, choice, and flexibility for children and young people with SEND and their families to access activities in the community. A) Practical Support and Inclusion: will provide time limited, targeted support to enable children and young people with SEND to access, participate in, and sustain involvement in universal and mainstream community activities. The service will reduce barriers to participation and build confidence, skills, and independence through practical, emotional, and social support before, during, and after activities. Providers will also work with universal services to support reasonable adjustments and promote inclusive practice, including embedding the Department for Education's Creating Inclusive Provision toolkit. Target Group * Children and young people with SEND aged 0-18 * Resident in Cheshire West and Chester * Families requiring individualised support to access activities participation Service delivery Preparation and planning * Meet with the family ahead of the activity to understand individual needs, interests, triggers, and preferred support strategies * Liaise with activity providers to share relevant information and agree reasonable adjustments to support inclusion * Support the child or young person to understand what to expect from the activity, including routines, environments, and social expectations Activity delivery * Deliver time limited, targeted practical support to enable children and young people with SEND to access, participate in, and sustain involvement in universal and mainstream community activities. * Support children and young people before activities to prepare them for participation, including building understanding, confidence, and readiness. * Provide in activity support to reduce barriers to participation, promote inclusion, and enable meaningful engagement in a safe and supportive way. * Offer post activity support to reflect on experiences, reinforce learning, and build confidence for future participation. * Use practical, emotional, and social support strategies tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities. * Promote the development of independence, confidence, and life skills, with support gradually reduced where appropriate. * Ensure support is person centred and outcomes focused, enabling children and young people to build sustainable participation in community activities. In-activity support * Provide hands-on support during activities to help the child or young person settle, engage, and participate alongside peers * Use strategies such as modelling, prompting, reassurance, and graded encouragement to support social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation * Act as a bridge between the child or young person and the activity provider to support positive engagement and inclusion * Liaise with activity providers to share relevant information and agree reasonable adjustments to support inclusion ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 1+1 years, contract performance reviews, assessment of whether contract is still required / needs changed and value for money assessment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045198-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £384,000 | | Lots value | £384,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL | | Locality | ELLESMERE PORT | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH65 0BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Central & Grange | | Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough | | Delivery location | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 07:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045198-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045198-2026 18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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