Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting tenders for the "West Yorkshire Respitality Service: Breaks for Carers." This procurement aims to connect unpaid carers in West Yorkshire with businesses in the hospitality, tourism, culture, and leisure sectors willing to provide free breaks. The project involves creating a bespoke digital platform to manage these opportunities. The tender is classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000) and Other Community, Social, and Personal Services (CPV 98000000). The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender end date on 27 January 2025 and the contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £250,700.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the hospitality, tourism, and leisure sectors, particularly those interested in corporate social responsibility and community support. Businesses that can offer their services to create meaningful breaks for unpaid carers will not only gain visibility but also build strategic relationships within the community. The contract is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a suitable opportunity for a broad range of businesses to participate and potentially secure a long-term government contract.

Tender

West Yorkshire Respitality Service: Breaks for Carers

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th December 2024 12:39:06 PM

Tender Deadline

27th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 36 days remaining
Contract Summary

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council ('The Council') is seeking a provider to deliver a Respitality Service, with the aims of: • Connecting unpaid carers living in West Yorkshire to hospitality, tourism, culture and leisure businesses who are willing to donate a break opportunity free of charge. • Developing and designing a bespoke digital platform where information on breaks will be uploaded. This Service will be a new initiative across the five West Yorkshire Local Authorities that meets our shared ambition to improve support for unpaid carers by enabling them to have a break from caring by connecting them to hospitality, tourism, and leisure businesses who are willing to donate a break opportunity free of charge.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-04264f42-32d4-4283-9b25-ae15f8e83325

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85000000
98000000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
Awarding Authority

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Leonora Heyes

Buyer Email

leonora.heyes@bradford.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Britannia House, Hall Ings

Bradford

BD1 1HX

ENG

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West Yorkshire Respitality Service: Breaks for Carers

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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