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

Sheffield City Council is facilitating a tender process titled "Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework" focusing specifically on Daytime Short Breaks Clubs, with services to be delivered in Sheffield, located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This procurement falls under the Social Work and related services category, specifically targeting welfare services for children and young people, including daycare services for disabled children. The tender, published on 27 October 2025, uses an open procedure and remains active, with interested participants required to submit their proposals by 24 November 2025.

The service contract is set to commence on 1 January 2026 and will extend until 31 March 2029, with a total value of £742,800. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging participation from diverse business entities capable of providing social work services in non-residential settings. Businesses specialising in child daycare services or possessing expertise in managing activity-based frameworks for children and young people with disabilities are well-positioned to compete.

By securing this contract, businesses can strengthen their presence within Sheffield's social service sector, engage with local communities, and potentially broaden their service offerings across similar frameworks in the future.