Planning

Extra Care: Care and Support at Two Schemes in the Bradford District - Market Engagement

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 14:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Extra Care: Care and Support at Two Schemes in the Bradford District - Market Engagement." This effort is intended to procure services in the Health and Social Work sector within the Bradford region, United Kingdom (UKE41). Key dates include market engagement meetings scheduled for 19th and 21st August 2025, with a tender launch expected in September 2025. The procurement is being conducted under the new Procurement Act and falls under the "light touch" regime, indicating it is above the threshold for this category of service. Interested parties must register on the government's Central Digital Platform to participate.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for providers skilled in delivering Extra Care Services, focusing on person-centred approaches that enhance independence and well-being. The estimated contract value is £6.6 million, providing a lucrative opportunity particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses capable of offering innovative and adaptable care models to address the evolving needs of older adults and vulnerable individuals will find this tender particularly fitting. Successful bidders can begin the contract on 1st April 2026, with potential extensions running until 31st March 2031, subject to renewal options.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care: Care and Support at Two Schemes in the Bradford District - Market Engagement

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council wishes to inform and engage providers who have experience in the delivery of Extra Care Services of its plans to commission care and support provision at two of the District's Extra Care schemes. We are looking for organisations that can demonstrate * Experience in delivering care and support in an Extra Care scheme * Person-centred approaches that promote independence and wellbeing and choice, in line with the District's 'Happy, Healthy and at Home' vision * Innovative care models tailored to the evolving needs of older adults and vulnerable individuals The Council will be aiming to launch this tender in September 2025 with an estimated date of implementation of the new contract in April 2025 and July 2025 The People Commissioning Team will be holding meetings to discuss our proposed approach to the recommission and procurement on: * Tuesday 19th August 1pm-2.30pm * Thursday 21st August 10am -11.30am These meetings will be held via Microsoft Teams. To ensure that you will be included in the meetings please send an email with your choice of date to CommissioningInbox@bradford.gov.uk and we will confirm your attendance and send the MS Teams link for the event. We welcome provider feedback at the events. If you have any questions that you would like answering during these meetings, you can send them in advance by emailing the address above . All information presented and discussed at the events will be captured and published on Yortender for any providers unable to attend. *Suppliers please note: This process is conducted in line with the new Procurement Act. To participate in the tender you will need to register on the government's Central Digital Platform at https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create. Further information on the new regulations will be provided at the August meetings Support on understanding the new requirements is also available for free from Go4Growth: https://go4growth.co.uk/*

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95319&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037535-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leonora Heyes
Contact Email
leonora.heyes@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-055964-2025-07-04T15:49:58+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-04T15:49:58+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-055964",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PBWW-4714-TBHN",
            "name": "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PBWW-4714-TBHN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Britannia House, Hall Ings",
                "locality": "Bradford",
                "postalCode": "BD1 1HX",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Leonora Heyes",
                "email": "leonora.heyes@bradford.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.bradford.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PBWW-4714-TBHN",
        "name": "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95319&B=",
                "dueDate": "2025-09-07T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "037535-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037535-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-04T15:49:58+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "100686",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Extra Care: Care and Support at Two Schemes in the Bradford District - Market Engagement",
        "description": "City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council wishes to inform and engage providers who have experience in the delivery of Extra Care Services of its plans to commission care and support provision at two of the District's Extra Care schemes. We are looking for organisations that can demonstrate * Experience in delivering care and support in an Extra Care scheme * Person-centred approaches that promote independence and wellbeing and choice, in line with the District's 'Happy, Healthy and at Home' vision * Innovative care models tailored to the evolving needs of older adults and vulnerable individuals The Council will be aiming to launch this tender in September 2025 with an estimated date of implementation of the new contract in April 2025 and July 2025 The People Commissioning Team will be holding meetings to discuss our proposed approach to the recommission and procurement on: * Tuesday 19th August 1pm-2.30pm * Thursday 21st August 10am -11.30am These meetings will be held via Microsoft Teams. To ensure that you will be included in the meetings please send an email with your choice of date to CommissioningInbox@bradford.gov.uk and we will confirm your attendance and send the MS Teams link for the event. We welcome provider feedback at the events. If you have any questions that you would like answering during these meetings, you can send them in advance by emailing the address above . All information presented and discussed at the events will be captured and published on Yortender for any providers unable to attend. *Suppliers please note: This process is conducted in line with the new Procurement Act. To participate in the tender you will need to register on the government's Central Digital Platform at https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create. Further information on the new regulations will be provided at the August meetings Support on understanding the new requirements is also available for free from Go4Growth: https://go4growth.co.uk/*",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85000000",
                        "description": "Health and social work services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKE41",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 6600000,
            "amount": 5550000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-09-08T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}