Planning

Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 15:41

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF), which focuses on health and social work services. This initiative, aligned with the Care Act 2014, aims to evolve from the existing Hampshire Disabilities Day Opportunities Model to better address adult social care needs, especially for individuals with disabilities and those requiring structured daytime support. Key insights and plans will be discussed during a market engagement event scheduled for 30th January 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Interested providers must register by 29th January 2026 to participate. The primary areas of service delivery include regions across Hampshire, such as UKJ35, UKJ36, and UKJ37, indicating a broad geographical scope within the United Kingdom. This engagement stage is designed to gather information to shape future procurement steps, subject to budgetary and governance approvals.

This procurement process opens avenues for businesses specialising in adult social care services to expand their operations by contributing to creating an inclusive and supportive framework for vulnerable individuals. Companies suited for this tender include those offering daycare environments, vocational training, community-based services, and specialist care for complex needs, ideally those able to promote wellbeing, independence, and social integration. The framework values engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring diverse opportunities for business growth. With a considerable procurement value projected up to £480 million, this initiative presents a significant business potential for service providers to enhance public health outcomes and support family carers through substantial engagement in preventative care strategies.

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Notice Information

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 is inviting providers to attend a second market engagement event which will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams to discuss the proposed development of a Day Opportunities Service framework. 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. The call-offs made from this framework will aim to give greater clarity of service selection based on criteria which may include price, locality, staffing arrangements and opening hours. Purpose of the Event: The session will outline our early thinking around day opportunity services and provide an opportunity for providers to share their views and help shape future plans. • Event Details: Microsoft Teams link to join virtually • Date & Time: 30/01/2026 • To Attend: Please register on In-Tend Hampshire County Council Electronic Tendering Site - Home. Once you have registered, please search AS26607 Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework and confirm your attendance via the correspondence function. Please provide the name of your organisation, the name of your attendee (max 2 attendees per organisation), the attendee email address(es) They will then receive a calendar invitation with the Teams link. Please do this by 29/01/2026 as invitations will not be able to be issued after this date. We may issue questionnaires prior to the event so please check the In-Tend site for any updates about AS26607. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a31b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076968-2025
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
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Team
Contact Email
ahcprocurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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