Tender

Day Opportunities

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 10:04

Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 15:07

Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council, located at Hove Town Hall in the UK, is actively inviting tenders for its "Day Opportunities" project. This initiative seeks the provision of diversified day activities, work, and learning opportunities for adults with specific support needs, including learning disabilities, neurodivergence, and acquired brain injuries. The procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using an open procedure aimed at awarding multiple contracts. The tender, categorized under health and social work services, is awaiting submissions by 23rd February 2026, with the award anticipated by 16th April 2026. The contract is poised to commence on 25th May 2026, with opportunities spread across various lots, continuing until May 2031, with potential extensions. The total estimated contract value is £12.8 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services within Brighton and Hove. The focus on high-quality day services for adults with learning disabilities and other related conditions allows businesses specialised in health and social care to secure contracts on a spot purchase basis. With the Council's emphasis on quality, firms with robust capabilities in delivering person-centred, outcome-driven care will find this a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, enhance their portfolio, and establish a stronger presence in the public sector market. Moreover, the open procurement method facilitates broader participation, encouraging diverse suppliers to contribute innovative solutions to the Council's day opportunities programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Opportunities

Notice Description

The Council requires the provision of high-quality Day Opportunities to include a range of activities, work and learning opportunities in the city for adults who may have one or more of the following support needs: * Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic * Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic * Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) The Council is conducting this procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using an open procedure, with bidders who pass the qualifying criteria being awarded a contract, with the aim of awarding multiple contracts. Individual placements will be made on a spot purchase basis throughout the life of the contract.

Lot Information

Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic

Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic. See service specification. Please note values are indicative and will vary based on referrals

Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension

Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic

Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.

Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension

Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)

Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.

Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension

Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.

Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.

Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension

Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.

Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.

Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension

Planning Information

Brighton and Hove City Council are reviewing their Day Opportunities provision and invite interested providers to attend an engagement session held remotely on Wednesday 20th August 10-11.30am. This session is for both existing providers and providers who may wish to deliver day opportunities services within Brighton and Hove. Commissioning would like to invite you to an online Engagement Session to discuss: • Recommission timeline • Key elements of the contract/specification • Application requirements and support • Q&A Our procurement colleagues will also be supporting the session. The event will be held via Teams on Wednesday 20th August 10-11.30am. The session would be relevant to Managers and those who will be completing the application to become an approved provider within your organisation. If you would like to request the MS Teams link, please email Maddie.Hawkes@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002129-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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