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title: "Short Breaks Targeted and Specialist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a40e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Short Breaks Targeted and Specialist

Buyer: BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a40e

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Calderdale has announced a planned procurement for the provision of "Short Breaks Targeted and Specialist" services. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work services, and is situated in the Halifax region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an estimated contract period running from 1st October 2027 to 30th September 2033. Key dates include a future notice date set for 19th October 2026. It's important to note that this is an indicative pipeline notice, not an official call for competition, aimed at forecasting high-value procurement activities.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services and outreach sectors, especially those specialising in children's services. With a multi-award framework that does not guarantee work, it provides flexibility and the potential for businesses to secure ongoing contracts. Companies with experience in delivering both sports-based and specialist homecare services for children and young people are well-suited to participate. The planned investment value indicates a substantial commitment from the council, which could lead to significant growth opportunities for successful bidders in the region.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: This is an indicative pipeline notice and is NOT a call for competition. This notice is intended to provide an estimated forecast for high value procurement activity, but does not commit the Council to undertake any further procurement activity regarding this contract, and may be amended at a later date. All dates are estimates and not a committed date, No further information will provided until commencement of any procurement exercise. Provision of Short Breaks through Targeted provision (sports etc) and Specialist provision (outreach and homecare) for children and young people who are eligible for these services. This service is for multi-award contracts with no guarantee of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048954-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,569,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE |
| Locality | HALIFAX |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX1 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048954-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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