Tender

Personal Care and Wellbeing Support Service for Frickley Mews

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 15:39

Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield has issued a tender for Personal Care and Wellbeing Support Services at Frickley Mews, located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 5th January 2026 at 12:00 noon. The industry category for this tender falls under Health and Social Work Services. This open procedure allows for electronic submissions and requires bids to be made through the Mercell YORtender system using reference 105432. The contract is intended to commence on 1st May 2026 with an initial duration of two years, potentially extending up to 30th April 2030. The award for this tender is scheduled to conclude by 9th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for providers specialising in personal and wellbeing care services, particularly those experienced in the health and social care sector. With a contract value of over £4 million gross, and support services required 24/7 throughout the year, businesses that can offer dedicated, skilled staff capable of responding to individual care needs will be well-suited to compete. The focus on both quality and social value implies that companies prioritising high service standards and community impact will have an advantage. Additionally, entities classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering business growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Care and Wellbeing Support Service for Frickley Mews

Notice Description

Wakefield Council is looking to commission Personal Care and Wellbeing Support Services at Frickley Mews Extra Care Scheme. The aim of this service is to support individuals to live as independently as possible through the provision of a dedicated, skilled on-site team of staff available 24/7, 365 days a year. The contract will run for an initial period of 2 years, starting 1st May 2026 until 30th April 2028, with the option to extend for a further 2 years up to 30th April 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend up to an including 30th April 2030.

Planning Information

The market engagement opportunity can be accessed vis the Mercell YORtender system YORtender (eu-supply.com) using reference 103679. Questionnaires must be submitted via the YORtender system no later than 10th October at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a23a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079448-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,528,292 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,528,292 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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