Tender

Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking providers for its Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service. This active tender, under the open procedure procurement method, invites submissions from service providers capable of delivering independent assessments and advice on equipment for individuals aged 16 and over. Key activities include offering impartial advice, facilitating choice through equipment demonstrations, promoting strength-based support, and hosting roadshows within the Bradford District. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category. Interested parties must note the tender closes on 5th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 26th November 2025. The procurement, which adheres to the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, has an estimated contract value of £272,000 and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those proficient in providing equipment and assessments for independent living. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability acknowledgment in the tender documentation. Successful bidders will benefit from contributing to a community-focused project, enhancing their portfolio in delivering government contracts. Companies with a strong framework in occupational therapy, capable of both handling simple cases and recognizing when to escalate complex ones, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for strategic growth and expansion into public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council invites providers to tender to deliver independent assessments and advice on equipment for independent living and sensory needs equipment to eligible individuals aged 16+We are looking for organisations that can * Provide impartial advice and information about available equipment * Promote choice and control for people through a demonstration area, with a range of equipment containing appropriate and cost-effective items * Encourage strength-based support by utilising personal, local, community and social networks and maximising those strengths to enable them to support people to achieve their desired outcomes, thereby meeting their needs and improving or maintaining their wellbeing * Provide a flexible approach by holding roadshows across the Bradford District to allow individuals to try small equipment before they purchase it at a location close to their home/they are comfortable in, rather than travelling to the equipment showroom * Be able to handle simple cases confidently, using an Occupational Therapy model and be able to judge when to refer complex cases for an OT assessment

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Up to 12 months in one or more extension periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068814-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

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