Scope
Description
Halton Borough Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified supplier to deliver The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service. The full requirement and document can be found by visiting www.the-chest.org.uk and searching for project ID DN798829. All questions relating to this opportunity are to be raised via the project within The Chest.
Total value (estimated)
- £280,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend the contract for 1 x 12 month period
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Full documentation and the requirement can be found at www.the-chest.org.uk and searching project ID DN798829. Submissions are to be returned within the project on The Chest
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The contract will be awarded to the top ranked provider following evaluation. Full award criteria is set out in the RFQ document published on The Chest
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Halton Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTJ-1788-CBLR
Municipal Building
Widnes
WA8 7QF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@halton.gov.uk
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government