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Tender: Children's Short Breaks Framework – Bedford Borough Council (8 Lots for SEND Community & Holiday Activities)

Released about 1 hour ago

Closes30 Nov 2026

Likely valueRough estimate£2.7M to £11.1MInflation adjusted

LocationEast of England

AgencyBedford Borough Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

27 days leftCloses Mon, 30 Nov 2026

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Bedford Borough Council is seeking providers to deliver Children's Short Breaks Services through a Closed Framework Agreement covering eight lots: Lot 1 Community Short Breaks – Complex Care; Lot 2 Community Short Breaks – Autism; Lot 3 Community Short Breaks – EHCP / Special School; Lot 4 Community Short Breaks – General SEND; Lot 5 Community Short Breaks – SEND Gaming Youth Club; Lot 6 Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Learning Disabilities and SEND (EHCP); Lot 7 Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Complex Physical and Health Needs; and Lot 8 Holiday Activity Short Breaks – Autism. The services will provide a range of community-based and holiday activities designed to promote inclusion, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND while providing short break opportunities for families and carers.

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