Award

Alternatives to Respite Service

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 14:07

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05 Dec 2025 at 14:03

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05 Dec 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract under the legal basis ID 2023/54 for the "Alternatives to Respite Service," aimed at providing innovative alternatives to respite care in a home setting. This service is designed for individuals with identified social care needs, leveraging their personal budgets for personalised solutions. Additionally, it supports unpaid carers planning self-funded holiday breaks. The procurement, completed under a direct method below threshold without competition, falls within the 'services' category, specifically 'Social work and related services'. This contract covers the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKE41, and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, concluding on 30th September 2026, amounting to a gross value of £72,160, with a net amount of £60,133.33.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care sector to expand their operations by offering innovative respite solutions. Large-scale enterprises and VCSEs, like Equality Together, which is already the winning supplier, are well-positioned to offer competitive services under this contract. Businesses that specialise in social work services, particularly those that cater to the personalised care needs and support planning for carers, can leverage this tender to showcase their unique solutions and potentially secure future collaborations with public authorities. The light-touch regime indicates a flexible approach that can encourage creative and bespoke service offerings.

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Notice Title

Alternatives to Respite Service

Notice Description

To provide innovative opportunities as an alternative to respite in a care home for people with identified social care needs using their personal budget to fund personalised solutions. The service also provides support for people and their unpaid carers who can self fund to plan for holiday options in order to take a break. The award will run from 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080204-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,133 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,133 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUALITY TOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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