Targeted Short Breaks Service
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£13.0m
Suppliers
4
Lots
4
Published
15 Jan 2026
Description
On behalf of Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Childrens Trust commissions an extensive Short Breaks offer that provides a range of options for disabled children and young people over a broad range of support needs. This ensures children and young people access the right type of Short Break for them and enables their parents and carers to have a break from caring. The aim is to deliver positive outcomes, improve lives and prevent and reduce crisis by offering local community-based activities wherever possible.
Scope
- Reference
- 2604SHO
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
Extensions subject to satisfactory performance and funding
- CPV classifications
- 8500000085300000853110008531200085312120
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple description | The contract will be awarded based on a combination of quality, price, and social value. Tenderers must provide clear, structured responses to all questions, demonstrating a positive commitment to service delivery. Responses will be evaluated for completeness, relevance, and alignment with the Trust’s objectives, including value for money, safeguarding, and compliance with the Living Wage Policy. The evaluation will follow the Open Procedure under the Light Touch Regime as defined in the Procurement Act 2023. | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 4 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£5.5m
Award date
15 Jan 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2028
Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service | £2.2m | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need | £1.8m | complete |
| 3 | Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs | £972k | complete |
| 4 | Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs | £196k | complete |