Scope
Description
This three-year funding opportunity is released by Central Bedfordshire Council as part of its ongoing commitment to the provision of Short Break Leisure Activities for children and young people, with disabilities.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old)
Description
Sub-Lots:
Sub-Lot 1 - Dunstable / Houghton Regis
Sub-Lot 2 - Leighton Buzzard
Sub-Lot 3 - Ivel Valley
Sub-Lot 4 - West Mid Beds
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old)
Description
Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old) - Covering the whole Local Authority area.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old)
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £615,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 1 year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old)
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old)
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Autism Bedfordshire
- Companies House: 04632497
1 Hammond Road
Bedford
MK41 0UD
United Kingdom
Email: sharna.raine@autismbeds.org
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Embrace (Bedford & District)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGW-8589-WWGQ
43 Bromham Road
Bedford
MK40 2AA
United Kingdom
Email: cd.enquiries@bdcpr.org.uk
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Hear2Listen
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDRH-8827-WLWT
10A The High Street
Biggleswade
SG18 0JL
United Kingdom
Email: adam.payn@hear2listen.org.uk
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Spectrum Community Arts
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGLZ-3621-QXJH
Billington Raod
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 4GB
United Kingdom
Email: jade@spectrumca.co.uk
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNH-1137-QJBX
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Shefford
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government