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CBC-1838-T-LS Short Breaks – Leisure Activities (Community Based Provision)

Central Bedfordshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Central Bedfordshire Council

Buyer Address: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, UKH25, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
615000.0 GBP
Gross: 615000 GBP
Published
15 Sep 2025, 10:03
Deadline
17 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55243000 - Children's holiday-camp services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This three-year funding opportunity is released by Central Bedfordshire Council as part of its ongoing commitment to the provision of Short Break Leisure Activities for children and young people, with disabilities.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056480-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 – Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old)

Lot Description: Sub-Lots: Sub-Lot 1 - Dunstable / Houghton Regis Sub-Lot 2 - Leighton Buzzard Sub-Lot 3 - Ivel Valley Sub-Lot 4 - West Mid Beds

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 48,749

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 48,749

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old)

Lot Description: Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old) - Covering the whole Local Authority area.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 36,900

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 36,900

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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