Planning

Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 16:30

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 15:41

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council is in the planning stage for the Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF), part of the public procurement process intended to evolve the existing Hampshire Disabilities Day Opportunities Model (HDDOM). It focuses on adult social care by providing structured daytime support and aims to meet eligible care needs. The council is engaging suppliers for feedback and has been hosting events to inform about the new framework. Key dates include the deadline for the business assessment on 30th April 2026, with the anticipated procurement commencement by 30th August 2026. The initiative is located in various regions across the United Kingdom, such as UKJ35 and UKJ36, under the health and social work services category.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in daytime support services for adults with varied needs, including learning disabilities and mental health requirements. With a projected gross value of up to £360 million, the framework is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that provide traditional day care, vocational training, community-based services, or specialist services for complex needs could effectively compete in this procurement process. By aligning with the Care Act 2014, the initiative seeks to enhance wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion, providing essential services that support independent living, carer respite, and preventative care.

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Notice Title

Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF)

Notice Description

The current Hampshire Disabilities Day Opportunities Model (HDDOM) was developed by Hampshire County Council to address growing and evolving needs in adult social care, particularly for people with disabilities and adults who required structured daytime support. It was also developed to better safeguard, contract manage and review finances. The service has entered its final extension period and is required to be retendered to ensure Hampshire may meet the needs of its eligible residents. The new framework will be an evolution from HDDOM and will be named Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF) and will be aligned with the Care Act 2014, aiming to meet eligible care needs by offering meaningful daytime activities that promote wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. HDOF will be designed to provide daytime activities and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older adults and people with mental health needs. The model includes: * Traditional day care centres * Vocational training * Community-based services * Specialist services for complex needs The need for these service exists because of the following factors: Support for Independent Living: * Offers structured environments that promote independence, skill-building, and social engagement. * Some individuals with disabilities or age-related conditions cannot safely remain at home alone during the day. Carer Respite: * Provides respite for family carers, especially older carers or those who need to work during the day Preventative Care: * By offering meaningful daytime activities, it will help to prevent deterioration in mental and physical health, reducing the need for more intensive interventions later. * Users report high satisfaction, with many describing the services as enjoyable and beneficial to their wellbeing. * The service also aims to support the Public Health agenda through a range of educational and occupational activity.

Planning Information

Hampshire County Council has been holding a series of engagement events to notify suppliers of Day Services of the new Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF). Background The current Hampshire Disabilities Day Opportunities Model (HDDOM) was developed by Hampshire County Council to address growing and evolving needs in adult social care, particularly for people with disabilities and adults who required structured daytime support. It was also developed to better safeguard, contract manage and review finances. The service has entered its final extension period and is required to be retendered to ensure Hampshire may meet the needs of its eligible residents. The new framework will be an evolution from HDDOM and will be named Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF) and will be aligned with the Care Act 2014, aiming to meet eligible care needs by offering meaningful daytime activities that promote wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. HDOF will be designed to provide daytime activities and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older adults and people with mental health needs. The model includes: • Traditional day care centres • Vocational training • Community-based services • Specialist services for complex needs The need for these service exists because of the following factors: Support for Independent Living: • Offers structured environments that promote independence, skill-building, and social engagement. • Some individuals with disabilities or age-related conditions cannot safely remain at home alone during the day. Carer Respite: • Provides respite for family carers, especially older carers or those who need to work during the day Preventative Care: • By offering meaningful daytime activities, it will help to prevent deterioration in mental and physical health, reducing the need for more intensive interventions later. • Users report high satisfaction, with many describing the services as enjoyable and beneficial to their wellbeing. • The service also aims to support the Public Health agenda through a range of educational and occupational activity. Purpose of this Market Engagement To continue to support the market to prepare for their application to the HDOF, Hampshire County Council is inviting providers to complete a practice Business to Business (B2B) Assessment. What is the Hampshire B2B Assessment? A tool to assess suppliers capability to manage cyber security in alignment to national standard cyber security essentials. Suppliers are asked to complete a short questionnaire (based on their business size/type) comprised of multiple choice questions. The answers will provide them with instant feedback which illustrates where their practices are in line with our standards or where security improvements have been identified with a link to the National Cyber Security Centre website that aims to inform suppliers how to make the improvements to meet the standards we require. Why are suppliers being encouraged to practice on the B2B Assessment? Suppliers will be expected to be data compliant with the live B2B assessment that will be issued as part of the HDOF question set when suppliers apply to the opportunity. Suppliers that do not meet the security requirements will not be accepted to the framework. How to access the Market Engagement B2B Assessment Questionnaire. Interested providers should register (if not already registered) on the Council's e-tendering platform, In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home) and 'Express Interest' against the project AS26607 Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF). The details of the practice B2B Assessment will then be visible to access. Important Note: This market engagement is for information-gathering purposes only. Hampshire County Council is not committed to procuring the service at this stage. Progression to procurement is subject to budget approval and internal governance. We look forward to hearing your views and working collaboratively with the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a31b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018135-2026
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
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2029 3-4 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ32 Southampton, TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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