---
title: "Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a978"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a978.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Short Breaks

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a978

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has initiated the procurement process for the recommissioning of short breaks, under the title "Short Breaks". This procurement, classified under the industry category of social work and related services, is currently in the planning stage. The procurement is set to take place in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2027 and ending on 1st April 2028. The planned communication regarding this tender will take place by 1st January 2027. The total estimated contract value is £9,000,000 gross, with a net value of £7,500,000, as per the tender documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and related services, especially those experienced in managing short breaks services. The considerable financial outlay offers potential growth for SMEs and larger organisations alike. Companies with a strong regional presence across the UK, particularly those familiar with the public sector and social services delivery, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's portfolio and secure revenue streams from a public authority - the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

## Notice

Recommissioning of shortbreaks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051070-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 18:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051070-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051070-2026
  29th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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