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Children's Short Breaks Closed Framework

Bedford Borough Council

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
30 Nov 2026
Published
2 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£1.1m
Contract start
1 Apr 2027
Contract end
31 Mar 2030
Location
Bedford, East of England
Notice type
UK4

Overview

Bedford Borough Council is seeking providers to deliver Children's Short Breaks Services through a Closed Framework Agreement. The Framework is divided into eight Lots: Lot 1: Community Short Breaks – Complex Care Lot 2: Community Short Breaks – Autism Lot 3: Community Short Breaks – EHCP / Special School Lot 4: Community Short Breaks – General SEND Lot 5: Community Short Breaks – SEND Gaming Youth Club Lot 6: Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Learning Disabilities and SEND (EHCP) Lot 7: Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Complex Physical and Health Needs Lot 8: Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Autism. The services will provide a range of community-based and holiday activities designed to promote inclusion, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND, while providing short break opportunities for families and carers.

CPV codes

  • 85300000 Social work and related services
  • 85311300 Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85312100 Daycare services

About the buyer

Bedford Borough Council has published 57 tender notices since 4 Nov 2023, with a combined advertised value of £166m. 4 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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