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Nature and Mental Wellbeing Service

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 17:07

Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting service providers to bid on the "Nature and Mental Wellbeing Service" contract. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd November 2025 at 11:00 am. The project aims to improve urban green spaces and enhance mental wellbeing in the UKE41 region of the United Kingdom. The contract is worth GBP 558,000 and extends from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2028, with potential for renewal. This open procurement procedure is part of the council's initiatives to involve local communities in environmental and wellness activities, aligning with public authority objectives at the sub-central government level.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health, social work, forestry, environmental, recreational, cultural, or wellness services. Companies that excel in community engagement and have experience in similar projects will find this opportunity particularly suited for their capabilities. Additionally, businesses that offer innovative solutions for biodiversity and sustainable development have the potential to add value to this initiative, encouraging local community participation and enhancing citizens' quality of life. The scope for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) is ample, with a preference for service models that illustrate tangible social value and prior successful experiences in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nature and Mental Wellbeing Service

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan Council is looking for Service Provider(s) that will engage and enthuse local people in urban areas to increase the amount and quality of green space in their neighbourhoods and evaluate the impact it has on mental wellbeing. Activities will encourage people to work together, giving them a sense of ownership of the green spaces to enable them to be cared for and maintained in the future. The service will increase local people's knowledge, awareness and appreciation of plants, wildlife and nature and the benefits that they have. It will increase people's skills in community engagement, communication, gardening, food growing and increasing biodiversity.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Extension of the contract is conditional on meeting performance standards and having sufficient budget.

Planning Information

The Market Engagement Event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 31st July 2025. Between 11:00am-12:00pm. Interested providers will need to register and access the YORtender/EU Supply e-tendering platform and send a message via the messaging facility to notify the authority of your intent to attend the event. So those who express an interest through the e-tendering platform will be sent a link to attend the event https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96132&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056161
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061934-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

85000000 - Health and social work services

90700000 - Environmental services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92330000 - Recreational-area services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£558,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£558,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donald Onekutu
Contact Email
donald.onekutu@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

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