Tenders/Short Breaks and Childcare Services for Disabled Children and Young People

Short Breaks and Childcare Services for Disabled Children and Young People

Nottinghamshire County Council

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection sector, with a focus on Disability. 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 services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. 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

A tender has been issued via the UK_FTS portal in the United Kingdom for "Short Breaks and Childcare Services for Disabled Children and Young People and their Parents/Carers." This procurement seeks to contract with providers who can deliver specialized short break services and accessible childcare solutions for children and young people with disabilities. The objective is to offer respite and support to families, enabling parents and carers to have a break while ensuring the well-being and enjoyment of the disabled child or young person. Services may include recreational activities, overnight stays, or regular childcare sessions, tailored to the specific needs of the children. Providers must demonstrate experience in working with disabled children, robust safeguarding procedures, appropriate staffing levels and qualifications, and a commitment to inclusive practices. The contract will likely involve a strong emphasis on person-centred planning, individual risk assessments, and effective communication with families and other relevant agencies. This tender is crucial for supporting the resilience and well-being of families with disabled children.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047420-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council has issued 167 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 147 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 047420-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services 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.