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Children's Short Breaks Closed Framework

Bedford Borough Council · published 2 Nov 2026

Deadline
30 Nov 2026, 13:00
Estimated value
£1,097,180 excluding VAT where stated
Procedure
Open procedure · above threshold · sets up a framework
Contract dates
1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
Where
East of England
Categories (CPV)
  • 85300000 Social work and related services
  • 85311300 Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85312100 Daycare services
Lots
8 lots
  • Complex Care
  • Autism
  • EHCP and Special School
  • General SEND
  • SEND Gaming Youth Club
  • Holiday Activities – Learning Disabilities and SEND (EHCP)
  • Holiday Activities – Complex Physical and Health Needs
  • Holiday Activities – Autism
Small businesses
The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
Award criteria
  • Quality (quality)95%
  • Social Value (quality)5%

Description

Bedford Borough Council is seeking providers to deliver Children's Short Breaks Services through a Closed Framework Agreement. The Framework is divided into eight Lots: Lot 1: Community Short Breaks – Complex Care Lot 2: Community Short Breaks – Autism Lot 3: Community Short Breaks – EHCP / Special School Lot 4: Community Short Breaks – General SEND Lot 5: Community Short Breaks – SEND Gaming Youth Club Lot 6: Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Learning Disabilities and SEND (EHCP) Lot 7: Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Complex Physical and Health Needs Lot 8: Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Autism. The services will provide a range of community-based and holiday activities designed to promote inclusion, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND, while providing short break opportunities for families and carers.

Notices for this procurement

  1. 2 Nov 2026 · Tender notice103645-2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9 Oct 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice095840-2026 (opens in a new tab)

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