Targeted Short Breaks Service
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.
Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Value
£12,966,880
Published
15 Jan 2026
Closes
7 Nov 2025
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Birmingham
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
31 Mar 2026
Contract ends
31 Mar 2028
CPV classifications
85000000
Health and social work services
85300000
Social work and related services
85311000
Social work services with accommodation
85312000
Social work services without accommodation
85312120
Daycare services for handicapped children and young people
85310000
Social work services
Lots
Lot 1 Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service
£2,200,000
Brokerage and City-wide network of local providers - Targeted short breaks for children with mild to moderate needs delivered via a wide range of local providers and bespoke services, ensuring a wide geographical spread of locations to allow families to access services in, or close to, their local communities. Lot 1 will be awarded to a single provider who w...
Lot 2 Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need
£1,824,000
This service will provide autism-friendly activities such as clubs, play schemes, and outings, delivered by trained staff with expertise in autism. It will include behavioural support from professionals skilled in managing challenging behaviours through structured interventions. The service is designed for children who may have additional support needs, incl...
Lot 3 Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs
£972,000
This service will support children whose needs arise from a disability, illness, or sensory impairment and who require significant additional support on a daily basis. These needs may be present from birth or may have developed following illness or injury, and can include psychological, emotional, social, and environmental factors. Children accessing this se...
Lot 4 Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs
£196,000
This service will support children moderate to severe physical disabilities who require tailored assistance to support their mobility, coordination, and overall development. The aim is to promote independence, inclusion, and access to education and community life. Support should be delivered in venues equipped with specialist resources such as mobility aids...
Documents
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Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
8 Oct 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
15 Jan 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
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