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title: "Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5b2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Short Breaks

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d5b2

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Short Breaks", aimed at enhancing services for disabled children and young people. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on daycare services, with a gross value of £3,000,000. This process is set in the UKF21 region of the United Kingdom and is currently at the engagement stage, with a Soft Market Test planned from 28th July 2026 to 25th August 2026. The project anticipates the future introduction of a Provider Framework and an enhanced online directory under the Local Offer initiative. Participants are engaged to help shape this future model as no definitive decisions have been made yet. A further notice is expected by 1st November 2026, with the contract period projected from January 2027 to January 2031.

This tender opportunity creates a significant potential for businesses operating in the field of daycare services, particularly those interested in providing short breaks for children and young people. The process is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute innovative solutions and services as part of a potential Framework Agreement. By engaging early in the planning stage, businesses can influence the final shape of the service offerings, ensuring they are well-positioned to meet the needs of the council and the community it serves.

## 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

### Planning Information

Soft Market Test

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071393-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 15:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071393-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071393-2026
  28th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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