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Day Opportunities Framework for the Provision of Community Based Activities for Adults

London Borough of Brent

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 10:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent is currently facilitating a procurement process for the "Day Opportunities Framework for the Provision of Community Based Activities for Adults" using a Competitive Flexible procedure. This procurement, designed under a Light Touch Open Framework, seeks to provide community-based activities for people over 18 in need of Adult Social Care support, including individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health requirements, and older adults with dementia. The procurement process, which is presently in the tender stage, outlines key deadlines: with enquiries closing on 12th December 2025, submissions to be completed by 19th December 2025, and the award period concluding on 27th April 2026. The services, valued at up to £26,147,597 gross, will be delivered across the UK, specifically within Brent and potentially in several neighbouring boroughs.

This framework provides an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on social work and daycare services to expand their reach and impact within the public sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the process encourages inclusivity and diversity in providers. With no limit on the number of suppliers and the framework reopening annually, new entrants have ample opportunity to join and grow their business by providing innovative, community-based care solutions that align with Brent Council's objectives. Businesses specializing in day services, employment support, and adult social care can benefit by engaging in long-term contracts and developing services aligned with the council's community participation goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Opportunities Framework for the Provision of Community Based Activities for Adults

Notice Description

A Day Opportunity is defined as a service or community activity provided for the purpose of delivering outcomes specified in an individual's support plan. Light Touch Open Framework for the provision of community-based activities for people over 18 and who are eligible for Adult Social Care support. This includes people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism, Mental Health needs, Physical Disabilities and Older People including those with dementia. In addition to meeting people's assessed social care needs, the focus of the activities is to facilitate the development of natural support networks and community participation within accessible community spaces. The Council is conducting this procurement using a Competitive Flexible procedure to set up a Light Touch Open Framework in accordance with the requirements of the Act for the purpose of procuring the Services described further in the Specification. There are no limits to the maximum number of suppliers on the framework. The Council has fixed the prices of the Services procured under the Framework. The rate includes not only frontline staff costs but all other direct and indirect costs associated with the delivery of the service (excluding VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework will be re-opened annually during its term, in order to admit new suppliers. The Council have included the option to extend the term of successive frameworks by one year. The Council reserves the right to reopen the framework at the Council's discretion.

Planning Information

Brent Council will be creating a Day Opportunities Framework Agreement for the provision of community-based activities for people over 18 and who are eligible for Adult Social Care support. This includes people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism, Mental Health needs, Physical Disabilities and Older People including those with dementia. The Council are interested in receiving feedback from suppliers on a number of areas to inform the final specification and procurement approach including session model, payment approach, procurement process and general questions to aid our understanding of the market. A questionnaire has been developed and attached to the London Tenders Portal for you to download and submit your questionnaire in order to provide your views. The Council encourage you to register and express an interest in the market engagement opportunity as it is envisaged the procurement process will commence in May 2025. The deadline for the completed questionnaire is 1pm, 20/04/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f71b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075629-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312100 - Daycare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,789,664 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,789,664 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-11-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Brent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Postcode Area
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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