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

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