Tenders/Market Event - Community Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities

Market Event - Community Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities

Bedford Borough Council

Published: Oct 9, 2026

Updated: Oct 9, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the social protection and Youth sectors, with a focus on Youth Development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the social protection sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Bedford Borough Council is inviting providers to attend our upcoming Market Engagement Event for the recommissioning of Community Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. Date: 23 October 2026 Time: 10am -12pm Venue: on-line via Teams (link to the event will be provided day prior to the event to all providers who expressed interest) Bedford Borough Council is inviting providers to attend our upcoming Market Engagement Event for the recommissioning of Community Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. This event provides an opportunity to: • Learn about the Council's future vision for Short Break Services • Understand the proposed service model and procurement approach • Discuss the proposed lot structure and framework arrangements • Share feedback on service requirements and outcomes • Explore opportunities for partnership working and innovation • Help shape the future provision available to children, young people and their families Who Should Attend? We welcome organisations that currently deliver or are interested in delivering: • Community-based short breaks • SEND activities and support • Holiday and leisure provision • Weekend and after-school activities • Specialist support services for children and young people with disabilities • Family support and respite activities Future Procurement The Council is preparing to recommission Community Short Break Services to ensure continued high-quality support for children, young people and families across Bedford Borough. Provider feedback gathered during market engagement will help inform the final service specification and procurement documentation To attend the event and receive further information, please register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bedford-borough-short-breaks-market-engagement-tickets-2003193097479?aff=oddtdtcreator

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 095840-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council has issued 107 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 84 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 095840-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bedford Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.