Scope
Reference
CBC-1828-T-LS
Description
Central Bedfordshire Council is completing a competitive grant process for the provision of self-referred/universal Short Break Leisure Activities. These are clubs and play-schemes that are accessed by children with additional needs.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 September 2025
Engagement process description
Central Bedfordshire Council has a Tendering opportunity relating to the delivery of SEND Leisure Activities (Short Breaks). We will be opening applications for a contract to offer grant funding to support the delivery of SEND Leisure Activities for the wider community as part of a targeted leisure offer for children and young people with SEND.
CBC wishes to invite interested providers to a Provider Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on 3rd September 2025 between 14:00 –15:30.
Draft Agenda:
• Overview of the specification
• Timelines and application process
• Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions
To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
We anticipate publishing this Tender on our eProcurement portal In-tend on 15th September 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 September 2025
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