Short Breaks

Salford City Council is initiating the tender process for a planned "Short Breaks" framework, focusing on welfare services for children and young people in the UK, specifically in the region designated as UKD36. The procurement is a service contract and is currently in the planning stage, with the contract period expected to begin on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2034. Businesses should note that a future notice will be issued on 1st August 2025.

This process represents an open flexible framework agreement, which allows for an adaptable procurement strategy that can benefit from continuous service provision adjustments. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in child welfare services to establish themselves within a governmental framework, positioning for long-term agreements and expansion across the region. Firms with expertise in welfare services for children and young people stand to benefit greatly from the stability and scope offered by such a contract.

The involvement of Salford City Council as the buyer highlights potential collaboration with sub-central government authorities, making it ideal for enterprises seeking to enhance their business relationships with public sector entities.