Scope
Reference
DN782476
Description
The Short Breaks service offers targeted support for children and young people with disabilities (age 5-18) whose needs cannot be met in mainstream settings and who need more specialist help due to their disability. The service will be delivered in Bracknell during weekends and school holidays.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,134,000 excluding VAT
- £1,134,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312120 - Daycare services for disabled children and young people
Contract locations
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 July 2025
Engagement process description
Bracknell Forest Council are seeking to engage with providers that can deliver Short Breaks for children and young people with disabilities to participate in Preliminary Market Engagement and assist in developing the local authority's approach to a targeted Short Breaks service.
Ahead of a tender process for a new service anticipated to start in April 2026, Bracknell Forest Council are seeking to engage with providers that can deliver high quality activities for the following groups of young people with disabilities:
- Primary Age (approx 35 young people)
- Primary Age with Complex Needs (approx 10 young people)
- Secondary Age (approx 22 young people)
- Secondary Age with Complex Needs (approx 10 young people)
The numbers above are an indication of current demand, on average there are 15-20 new referrals a year.
The market engagement events will be held on:
- 21st July 2025, 1pm to 3pm on Microsoft Teams
- 23rd July 2025, 10am to 12pm at Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1JD
If you would like to participate or have any questions, please email childrens.commissioning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. When sharing your interest for the event, please advise which session you would like to attend and who will be attending the session.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMT-6544-CVZD
Time Square
Bracknell
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government