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TenderSocial work services without accommodationCPV: 85312000

The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

Halton
Published 27 Nov, 2025
Contract Value
£280,000
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is actively seeking a supplier for "The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service," with an estimated contract value of £280,000.00. This tender is currently in the tender stage, offering an open competition to potential suppliers. The services fall under the category of "Social work services without accommodation" and will be delivered in the UKD71 region, covering the Widnes area in the United Kingdom.

Key dates for the procurement process include an enquiry deadline on 5 December 2025, with the final submission period closing on 15 December 2025 at 09:30 GMT. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2026 and may extend to 31 March 2029, conditional upon a one-year renewal option. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social service provisions, particularly those offering innovative play services for disabled children.

The open competition format of this procurement process is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming for growth through public sector contracts. By engaging in this tender, businesses not only contribute to community welfare but also position themselves for future opportunities in similar public contracts. The details and full requirements are accessible via the procurement portal The Chest, using project ID DN798829.

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified supplier to deliver The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service. The full requirement and document can be found by visiting www.the-chest.org.uk and searching for project ID DN798829. All questions relating to this opportunity are to be raised via the project within The Chest.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Active

option to extend the contract for 1 x 12 month period

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056754
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Tender

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£280,000
Lots Value
£280,000
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is two years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:32

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

HBC
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
WIDNES
WA8 7QF
North West
England
TLD7 Merseyside

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-056754

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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