Planning

Day opportunities and supported internships for adults aged 18-25

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 21:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement opportunity titled "Day opportunities and supported internships for adults aged 18-25" is being organised by Warrington Borough Council, a public authority operating under the sub-central government category in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement seeks to address the needs for statutory SEND education and diversifying Adult Social Care (ASC) day opportunities, aiming at keeping provisions local. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting Education and Health and Social Work services within the UKD61 region. The procurement process will follow a light-touch regime and is set above the threshold, with a gross value of GBP 5,000,000. Key dates include an initial engagement questionnaire due on 19th June 2025 and a future notice anticipated by 11th July 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses aimed at contributing to educational and social service improvements, particularly those skilled in supporting adults in transition from education into adult social care. It is ideally suited for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in education, training, and health and social work services, seeking to expand their influence in local service delivery. With a contract duration starting from September 2026 and potential extensions up to August 2036, businesses have the chance to engage in a strategic and long-term partnership to create meaningful social impact and foster local community growth.

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Notice Title

Day opportunities and supported internships for adults aged 18-25

Notice Description

Day opportunities and supported internships for adults aged 18-24 years supporting transition where appropriate from Education into Adult Social care provision. This new provision will help to meet the rising demand for statutory SEND education and also more diverse ASC day opportunities offer that means that people can and most importantly will want to stay local. Documentation can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=01ac75d4-4c4d-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

A questionnaire is available to complete at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=01ac75d4-4c4d-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033878-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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