Scope
Description
Please note: This is a Market Engagement Opportunity, not a Tender Opportunity.
The Borough Council of Calderdale is seeking to review and develop short breaks provision for children and young people with disabilities. This includes both targeted provision (such as activities, sports, and leisure opportunities) and specialist provision (such as homecare, sitting services, and outreach).
The service provision should align with the Calderdale "Being me and living a larger life" vision from the SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy 2025-2030:
'Supporting SEND is everyone's business, so that children and young people with specialist needs and disabilities live a larger life, are ready for school, and have hope and aspiration for their future. This vision recognises the uniqueness of every individual and our ambition to address health inequalities and poverty, ensuring Calderdale is the best place in the North of England for children and young people with SEND to grow up.'
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2033
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 February 2026
Engagement process description
We would like to hear from organisations who can provide high-quality, inclusive services that enable children and young people to access fun, safe activities and support families to have a break from caring. Our aim is to ensure services are sustainable, culturally appropriate, and responsive to local needs. Providers are invited to complete the relevant online questionnaire through the links below:
Targeted Provision Questionnaire
Specialist Provision Questionnaire
Questionnaires must be completed no later than Sunday 22 February 2026.
A summary of responses and preliminary commissioning ideas will be presented at engagement events where attendees will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future short breaks offer. These will take place:
Targeted Provision - Wednesday 18 March 2025, 10.00 - 11.00am via Microsoft Teams
Specialist Provision - Wednesday 25 March 2025, 10.00 - 11.00am via Microsoft Teams
Organisations wishing to attend one or both engagement events should email lisa.walch@calderdale.gov.uk to reserve a place (maximum 2 persons per organisation). Invitations will be sent prior to the event.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Borough Council of Calderdale
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQT-4842-NXXN
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
United Kingdom
Email: Lisa.walch@calderdale.gov.uk
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government