Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-bc93-72f8-98fd-1075832bb435/leeds-short-breaks-electronic-market-place-emp-for-the-delivery-of-short-break awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Leeds Short Breaks Electronic Market Place (EMP) for the delivery of Short Breaks for Children and Young People who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disability [Leeds City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leeds-city-council) Estimated value £9,600,000 Published 7 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 26 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Leeds Electronic Market Place (EMP) shall provide citywide Short Breaks for children and young people with SEND who ordinarily reside in the Leeds boundary. All children and young people accessing the services have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) or are waiting for an assessment. Lead Professionals, Social Workers, and parents/carers will refer children and young people to the Local Authority Short Breaks Panel which will assess each case and if approved, will allocate a service that can best meet the children and young people's needs but also give a choice where possible. Children and young people accessing the service may require support with one or a combination of the following needs: personal/intimate care, medical interventions, behaviour management, high levels of anxiety, communication and interaction need. Staff must be trained to meet the diverse needs of children and young people. Children and young people will have a high-level support need either continuously or most of the time. They will access the service in line with outcomes detailed in their Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), where a plan is in place. The annual value is £1,210,000. ## CPV classification Health services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-059014-2026-07-07T11:43:37+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-059014-2026-07-07T11:43:37+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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