Scope
Reference
DN787421
Description
Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced and capable service provider to deliver a
short breaks service for children and young people in Blackpool as follows:
• Weekend Club - for children with complex needs (8 - 18 years old, or 19 while still
attending school)
• Holiday Club - for children aged 8 to 18 with higher / complex levels of need
The anticipated service volumes and contract budget for the service is as follows:
Provision Number of sessions Capacity per session
Weekend Club (complex needs) 52 18
Holiday Club (complex needs) 47 21
Contract budget (per annum) £204,184.44
It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with
the option to extend incrementally for a period of up to 2 years (subject to contract review
and budget availability).
Pre-market engagement has not been carried out prior to this procedure. This is a retender of an existing service and the requirements were deemed to be known and well
defined.
Full details of requirements are provided within the tender documents.
Contract 1. Short Breaks for Children and Young People
Supplier
Contract value
- £950,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 25 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended incrementally for a period of up to 2 years, subject to demand and budget availability
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract volumes are indicative and may increase as a result of increased demand. The contracting authority may purchase additional services, extended services, or any services which fall within the scope of provision of short breaks for children and young
people as described within the service specification.
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
PLAY INCLUSION PROJECT (PIP)
- Companies House: 05115873
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMB-7526-GGTM
139 Red Bank Road
Blackpool
FY2 9HZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Short Breaks for Children and Young People
Contracting authority
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
PO Box 11, Town Hall
Blackpool
FY1 1NB
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government