---
title: "Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d539"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d539.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
---

# Short Breaks

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d539

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Short Breaks," aimed at improving the range of break opportunities available for disabled children and young people. The procurement is taking place in the region of UKF21, United Kingdom, with an industry category focusing on daycare services. The council is conducting a Soft Market Test from 28th July 2026 to 25th August 2026 to explore the potential for a Provider Framework and enhanced online directory through the Local Offer. The anticipated contract period is from 1st January 2027 to 1st January 2031, with a gross value of £3,000,000. Interested parties should note the competitive flexible procedure and the soft market test's preliminary nature as the council seeks input before making any binding decisions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supporting disabled children and young people through engaging services like day, evening, overnight, and weekend activities. Companies, particularly SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, are well-suited to participate due to the process's suitability criteria and the intention to foster a diverse range of providers. By taking part in this soft market test, businesses can contribute to shaping the service framework and enhance their prospects of securing future contracts within this light touch regime, thereby facilitating their growth and impact within the public sector.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - Leicester City Council is undertaking a Soft Market Test to understand how providers would like to work with the Council to improve the range of short break opportunities available for disabled children and young people. we are exploring the introduction of a Provider Framework alongside an enhanced online directory through the Local Offer. No decisions have yet been made, and this engagement is intended to help shape the future model. Short breaks are part of a continuum of services which support children in need and their families. They include the provision of day, evening, overnight and weekend activities for the child or young person, and can take place in the child's own home, the home of an approved carer, or in a residential or community setting. The soft market test will be live from 28th July 2026 to 25th August 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312100 - Daycare services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 12:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071212-2026
  28th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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