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title: "The Provision of Short Breaks Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b5ae"
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buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# The Provision of Short Breaks Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5ae

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## Summary

The Council of the City of Wakefield is inviting tenders for the provision of a Short Breaks Service tailored for adults with learning disabilities or Autism. This procurement, using the open procedure method, falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category and involves an estimated contract value of £5,430,000 GBP. The service will offer year-round overnight stays at two residential units in Normanton and the Thornes Park area. Tender submissions can be made electronically until 17th July 2026. The awarding stage is set to conclude by 25th September 2026, with the contract commencing on 19th November 2026 and running potentially until 18th November 2031, inclusive of a three-year extension option.

For businesses in the health and social care sector, this tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Providers with expertise in delivering personalised care for adults with learning disabilities and Autism will be highly suitable for this contract. The evaluation criteria focus heavily on quality and social value, offering an advantage to those prioritising excellent service delivery. With the framework encouraging electronic submissions through YORtender, it streamlines the bidding process for potential suppliers, allowing businesses the efficiency of online procurement engagement.

## Notice

Wakefield Council intends to commission an overnight short break provision for adults with learning disabilities and or Autism to have pre-booked overnight stays away from home. The Service will operate seven days per week / 365 days per year and will be provided within two Council owned 4-bed residential units ('the Service'). One unit is located in Normanton and the other is in the Thornes Park area of Wakefield. The Short Breaks Service will be required to meet the needs of service users and families / carers in a personalised way and support our Council and Adult Social Care priorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract has an option to extend for a further period of three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056522-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2031-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,430,000 |
| Lots value | £5,430,000 |
| 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 | THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056522-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056522-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

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