Planning

CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)

  • Central Bedfordshire Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-048977

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058883

Published 15 August 2025, 9:00am



Scope

Description

To deliver Short Breaks Holiday provision for children open to the Children with Disabilities service at CBC.

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 deliver school holiday activities to children and young people assessed as having care and support needs.

We are inviting interested potential Suppliers to a Provider Engagement Event (via Teams) on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 between 14:00-15:30. Draft Agenda is as follows:

• Overview of the specification

• Timelines and application process

• Opportunity for providers to share views, provide feedback, and ask questions

We anticipate opening for applications on 15th September 2025

To confirm your attendance or for any queries, please contact Zoe Axon at zoe.axon@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.


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

Contact name: Tracey Horner

Email: procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government