Scope
Reference
2604SHO
Description
On behalf of Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Childrens Trust commissions an extensive Short Breaks offer that provides a range of options for disabled children and young people over a broad range of support needs. This ensures children and young people access the right type of Short Break for them and enables their parents and carers to have a break from caring. The aim is to deliver positive outcomes, improve lives and prevent and reduce crisis by offering local community-based activities wherever possible.
Lot 1. Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service
Description
Brokerage and City-wide network of local providers - Targeted short breaks for children with mild to moderate needs delivered via a wide range of local providers and bespoke services, ensuring a wide geographical spread of locations to allow families to access services in, or close to, their local communities. Lot 1 will be awarded to a single provider who will manage the network and all brokerage of places. Activities in Lot 1 do not include childcare for children of working parents.
Lot 2. Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need
Description
This service will provide autism-friendly activities such as clubs, play schemes, and outings, delivered by trained staff with expertise in autism. It will include behavioural support from professionals skilled in managing challenging behaviours through structured interventions. The service is designed for children who may have additional support needs, including severe learning disabilities, and for those whose behaviour consistently challenges services or poses a risk of injury to themselves or others.
Lot 3. Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs
Description
This service will support children whose needs arise from a disability, illness, or sensory impairment and who require significant additional support on a daily basis. These needs may be present from birth or may have developed following illness or injury, and can include psychological, emotional, social, and environmental factors. Children accessing this service will often require multidisciplinary input, and their care must be tailored to their individual life circumstances.
Lot 4. Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs
Description
This service will support children moderate to severe physical disabilities who require tailored assistance to support their mobility, coordination, and overall development. The aim is to promote independence, inclusion, and access to education and community life. Support should be delivered in venues equipped with specialist resources such as mobility aids (e.g. walking frames, adapted chairs), assistive technology, and modified furniture.
Contract 1. Lot 1: Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service
Lots
Lot 1. Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,494,920 excluding VAT
- £6,593,904 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance and funding
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Contract 2. Lot 2A: Short breaks for children with Autism
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,559,880 excluding VAT
- £5,471,856 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance and funding
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Contract 3. Lot 2B: Short Breaks for children with complex needs
Lots
Lot 3. Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,428,680 excluding VAT
- £2,914,416 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance and funding
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Contract 4. Lot 2C: Accessible short breaks for physically disabled YP
Lots
Lot 4. Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs
Supplier
Contract value
- £483,400 excluding VAT
- £580,080 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
- BAOBAB CARE UK LIMITED
- BARNARDO'S
- BE CARE LIMITED
- DOVES CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED
- JABACARE LIMITED
- SPORT WORKS LIMITED
Lot 2. Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need
- 9 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 8 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
- BAOBAB CARE UK LIMITED
- BE CARE LIMITED
- DOVES CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED
- JABACARE LIMITED
- SPORT WORKS LIMITED
- ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES LIMITED
- DELIGHT ESSENTIAL SERVICES UK LIMITED
- OUR SPECIAL ANGELS LIMITED
Lot 3. Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 6 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02332388
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHX-2787-WZLL
3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road
Watford
WD18 8AG
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
BAOBAB CARE UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 10168107
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDVH-9597-LDXL
200 Alcester Street
Birmingham
B12 0NQ
United Kingdom
Website: https://baobabcare.co.uk/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
BARNARDO'S
- Companies House: 00061625
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1518-HDWG
Barnardo House
Barkingside , Ilford
IG6 1QG
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.barnardos.org.uk
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
BE CARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 13930191
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRN-4138-ZJZH
53 Newbridge Crescent
Wolverhampton
WV6 0LH
United Kingdom
Website: https://britishelderlycare.com/
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
CHILDRENS QUARTER LIMITED
- Companies House: 11001331
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLT-7612-JMBJ
All Saints Centre 2 Vicarage Road
Birmingham
B14 7RA
United Kingdom
Email: campaigns@childrensquarter.org
Website: http://childrensquarter.org
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1: Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service
DELIGHT ESSENTIAL SERVICES UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 08513887
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYQ-1888-VGLY
Sheldon Community Centre
Birmingham
B26 2RU
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.dolphinhealthcare.co.uk/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
DOVES CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED
- Companies House: 10335006
- Mutuals Public Register: 1-4052461848
Unit 4 Rutherford Court
Stafford
ST18 0GP
United Kingdom
Website: https://doves-care-support.ueniweb.com/
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
JABACARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 13481848
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNGG-2563-JWZP
Regus 314 Midsummer Court Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 2UB
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.jabacareltd.co.uk/
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
MIDLAND MENCAP
- Companies House: 03006451
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMH-8118-HGGJ
Unit E, Pinewood
Birmingham
B32 3BZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@midlandmencap.org.uk
Website: http://www.midlandmencap.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Lot 2B: Short Breaks for children with complex needs
OUR SPECIAL ANGELS LIMITED
- Companies House: 14946312
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYT-1285-CPZN
32 Croydon Road
Birmingham
B24 8HT
United Kingdom
Email: info@ourspecialangels.co.uk
Website: http://www.ourspecialangels.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. Lot 2C: Accessible short breaks for physically disabled YP
RESOURCES FOR AUTISM
- Companies House: 03326332
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJG-1113-HJQP
858 Finchley Road
London
NW11 6AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI71 - Barnet
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2A: Short breaks for children with Autism
SPORT WORKS LIMITED
- Companies House: 06901379
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNPV-1569-YDZR
Mill Beck
Kendal
LA8 8LD
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.sportworksltd.co.uk
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
- Companies House: 10762047
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJW-7359-HTYM
1 Avenue Road
Birmingham
B6 4DU
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government