Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework - Day time Short Breaks, Outward Bounds and Activity Based Residential for children in Sheffield

Sheffield City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework" which comprises daytime short breaks, outward bounds, and activity-based residential services for children in Sheffield. This process was conducted as an open procedure in the services category, specifically covering daycare services for disabled children and young people. The contract period begins on 1st May 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2029, with a potential one-year extension.

The total contract value is £7,428,000 and the services will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This procurement has reached the award stage as of March 2025. This framework presents significant growth opportunities for various businesses, particularly those specialising in social work services and child daycare.

It welcomes participation from both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The framework is ideal for companies capable of providing inclusive and comprehensive care services, enhancing their portfolios by engaging with public sector contracts. With multiple suppliers such as Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme and Element Society already engaged, the contract indicates the diverse commercial possibilities within the scope of social care provision for disabled youth in Sheffield.