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On behalf of Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Childrens Trust commissions an extensive Short Breaks offer that provides a range of options for disabled children and young people over a broad range of support needs. This ensures children and young people access the right type of Short Break for them and enables their parents and carers to have a break from caring. The aim is to deliver positive outcomes, improve lives and prevent and reduce crisis by offering local community-based activities wherever possible.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDRENS QUARTER LIMITED | 11001331 | £5,494,920 | 1 lot Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service | - |
| MIDLAND MENCAP | Charity Commission: 1043360 Companies House: 03006451 | £2,428,680 | 1 lot Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs | - |
| OUR SPECIAL ANGELS LIMITED | 14946312 | £483,400 | 1 lot Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs | - |
| RESOURCES FOR AUTISM | Charity Commission: 1061253 Companies House: 03326332 | £4,559,880 | 1 lot Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 28 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Targeted Short Breaks and Brokerage service Apr 2026 – Mar 2028 | £2,200,000 | 7 | pending | |
| Lot 2 Lot 2a - Short breaks for children with Autism specifically as a primary need Apr 2026 – Mar 2028 | £1,824,000 | 9 | pending | |
| Lot 3 Lot 2B - Short Breaks for children with complex needs Apr 2026 – Mar 2028 | £972,000 | 7 | pending | |
| Lot 4 Lot 2C - Accessible short breaks for physically disabled children with complex needs Apr 2026 – Mar 2028 | £196,000 | 5 | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDRENS QUARTER LIMITED | Lot 1 | Wonlot 1 |
| OUR SPECIAL ANGELS LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 4 |
| RESOURCES FOR AUTISM | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| ACTION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES LIMITED | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| BAOBAB CARE UK LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| BARNARDO'S | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| BE CARE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| DELIGHT ESSENTIAL SERVICES UK LIMITED | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| DOVES CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| JABACARE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| SPORT WORKS LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
The notice does not name the bidders for lots 3, 4.
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £695,113 in 26 payments (over £25k) from Greater London Authority, Metropolitan Police (2020-04-27 to 2026-02-17).