Provision of Children's Short Breaks Activities and Support (Aiming High)
- Buyer
- Staffordshire County Council
- Value
- £979,890
- Closes
- 23 November 2026
- Where
- Stafford, the West Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Staffordshire County Council wants one lead organisation to plan and run a countywide programme of short breaks for children and young people aged 0 to 17 with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). The activities, such as clubs, outings and community sessions, should be available evenings, weekends and during school holidays, and also give parents and carers a break from caring.
What the buyer wants
• Coordinate and deliver a countywide short breaks programme for children and young people with SEND, with both a General Targeted Offer and an Enhanced Targeted Offer for different levels of need. • Provide safe, inclusive, age-appropriate activities across all Staffordshire districts, especially rural areas, and monitor participation and unmet demand. • Work with families, professionals and local organisations, use co-production and feedback, and show continuous improvement and value for money.
Likely requirements
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The contract requires one lead provider to coordinate a county-wide programme of around £980,000 with evidence of SEND expertise, safeguarding, and capacity across all districts, which most small businesses will not have on their own.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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