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Therapeutic support for Refugee and Asylum Seeking children

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:16

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:06

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Therapeutic support for Refugee and Asylum Seeking children" under the services category. The procurement utilised a direct award method without competition, aligning with legal basis 2023/54. The contract, valued at £76,350 gross, was awarded to Solace (Surviving Exile & Persecution) for a term starting from 9th January 2026 to 31st July 2027, covering the United Kingdom region UKE41. This project is crucial for aligning with the academic year and ensuring continuity in support services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with expertise in dealing with refugee and asylum-seeking populations. Large-scale service providers like Solace, capable of delivering complex therapeutic support, would find this project particularly beneficial for growth. The opportunity for direct award contracts without competition might appeal to businesses known for their specialised community health initiatives and established relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Therapeutic support for Refugee and Asylum Seeking children

Notice Description

The project is proposed to continue via a direct award by exception to Solace for an additional 21 months of therapeutic support whilst further discussions are held with key partners and stakeholders and to align to an academic year to prevent any disruptions should there need to be a change of provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001962-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£63,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
procurement.enquires@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
2
Supplier Names

SOLACE (SOLACE SURVIVING EXILE & PERSECUTION

SOLACE (SURVIVING EXILE & PERSECUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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