Scope
Description
Cheshire West and Chester Council invites organisations who provide weekend, holiday or after school club sessions to children or young people with SEND to a collaborative workshop focused on shaping the future of short breaks services across the borough.
The session will begin with a welcome and introduction, followed by interactive workshops where we'll explore how short breaks can be delivered in partnership with the local authority to meet the evolving needs of our families. This is a valuable opportunity to share ideas, discuss challenges, and co-design a person-centred, innovative short breaks offer for CWAC.
We are interested in meeting with providers to help us explore a new offer for the borough.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 October 2026
Engagement process description
The 1st engagement event will be on 19th January and is a face to face event - full details are on the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk and bidders must complete the eventbrite in order to attend. Clarifications can be addressed via the messaging portal on the Chest. Any updates for any future events will be sent via the chest or directly to providers who engaged at this event (for example if 1:1 follow up conversations are required)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJB-2814-BHZP
The Portal, Wellington Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government