Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d05-00bc-7177-9d10-978b6822af21/older-age-short-breaks closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Older Age Short Breaks [Trafford Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/trafford-council) Estimated value £35,000 to £70,000 Published 14 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 5 Mar 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 - Outdoor group provision - Trafford Council is looking to commission a group based offer for CYP aged 5 - 18 years with SEND who are unable to access mainstream provisions with an approximate staffing ratio of 1 :3. The offer should be focused on outdoor activities (i.e. bushcraft / campcraft) within a low sensory environment, to provide CYP and parent carers with a meaningful short break. The sessions should be delivered weekends during term times, and week days during school holidays. The contract term will be for a period of 1 + 1 years. \\r \\r - Indoor sport provision - Trafford Council is looking to commission a group based offer for CYP aged 5 - 18 years with SEND who are unable to access mainstream provisions with an approximate staffing ratio of 1 :3.. The offer should be focused on indoor sporting activities that are fun, engaging and high energy, (however consideration should be given to the provision of a quiet space if required), to provide CYP and parent carers with a meaningful short break. The sessions should be delivered weekends during term times, and week days during school holidays. The contract term will be for a period of 1 + 1 years.\\r \\r - Trafford Council is looking to commission a group based offer for CYP aged 11 - 18 years with SEND who are unable to access mainstream provisions with an approximate staffing ratio of 1 :3. The offer should provide fun and engaging activities, both venue based and external trips in a safe, and supported environment, to provide CYP and parent carers with a meaningful short break. The sessions should be delivered weekends during term times, and week days during school holidays. The contract term will be for a period of 1 + 1. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5d94a532-7c39-4c70-aeb2-b6f10ca4fa9f) 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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