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
Total value (estimated)
- £615,000 excluding VAT
- £615,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 1 April 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
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 value (estimated)
- £48,749 excluding VAT
- £48,749 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £36,900 excluding VAT
- £36,900 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
1 April 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This Tender will be split into 2 Lots:
• Lot 1 - Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old) split into 4 Sub-Lots with funding as follows:
Sub-Lots Indicative Funding per Annum
o Dunstable/Houghton Regis £48,749.00
o Leighton Buzzard £28,577.00
o Ivel Valley £58,835.00
o West Mid Beds £31,939.00
• Lot 2 - 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. Indicative funding per annum: £36,900.00.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
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)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | The total score will be calculated based on the Most Advantageous Tender by scoring against the responses provided in the Quality Questionnaire only within each Lot. It is intended that those... |
Price |
Weighting description
The total score will be calculated based on the Most Advantageous Tender by scoring against the responses provided in the Quality Questionnaire only within each Lot. It is intended that those Suppliers that achieve a pass-mark of 60.00% and above will be placed on the Approved Providers' List.
All Suppliers on the Approved Providers Lists for each Lot will be subject to an Allocations Process which is outlined in Section 25 (Allocations Process).
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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