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

Sheffield City Council is inviting tenders for the "Short Breaks for Disabled Children Framework - Day time Short Breaks, Outward Bounds, and Activity Based Residential for children in Sheffield". This procurement is under the industry category "Daycare services for disabled children and young people" with CPV code 85312120, covering additional services such as social work with and without accommodation. The contract, valued at GBP 7,428,000, aims to provide daytime and overnight short breaks, as well as holiday activities, for disabled children and their families in Yorkshire and the Humber, commencing on 1st May 2025 and running through to 31st March 2029, inclusive of an option to extend by one year.

The tender stage is currently active, with submissions required by 17th February 2025. This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the social services sector, focusing on care for disabled children. Businesses that provide daycare, residential social work, and related holiday activity services are well-placed to compete, given the framework's focus on inclusivity and comprehensive care.

Moreover, the open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and fair selection process, encouraging various service providers to bid. This framework offers a stable, long-term contract that can foster business reliability and community engagement within the social care field.