Planning

Changing Futures Specialist Navigators

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 16:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 16:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 15:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is seeking feedback for the "Changing Futures Specialist Navigators" tender, under the initiation of a tender process. The procurement falls within the health and social work services category, with services to be delivered in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKF region. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement notices published on 2nd March 2026. Key deadlines include a feedback submission due by midday on 16th March 2026. The overall estimated value for the services totals £819,012 with a focus on services supporting individuals experiencing severe disadvantages.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations specialising in health and social work services. With Nottingham City Council aiming to implement a new model through the Changing Futures Nottingham Programme, businesses with expertise in providing practical and emotional support for those facing severe disadvantages are encouraged to participate. The contract period spans from October 2026 to September 2028, with the potential for renewal. Engaging in this tender process could enable businesses to contribute significantly to community welfare while expanding their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Changing Futures Specialist Navigators

Notice Description

As part of the Changing Futures Nottingham Programme, a number of specialist Navigator Services are commissioned; this model supports people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage by providing practical and emotional help to engage with services. Following a commissioning review, a new model is being proposed. It is likely that the new model constitutes two different and separate services. The maximum value included in this notice would cover both services. Nottingham City Council now wishes to engage with the market for their feedback and to further inform the model design of the new services.

Planning Information

Please download and review the presentation which is available via Proactis at www.eastmidstenders.org and search for CPU8045 (PME) Changing Futures Specialist Services. The presentation outlines the current contracting model and future proposals. Providers can submit their feedback by completing the questions via the MS Form below https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vRE2qqwTrEeCBwD7nqRO3ovrPCgasxNGiDM96VbmAgBUMUdHWU5YVUlYRElCNE1ISThXSlQ4NjVTWS4u&route=shorturl This link is also within the Presentation. Please complete and submit this form by no later than 12:00pm (midday) on Monday 16th March 2026. Please refer any issues with the MS Form or queries to aislinn.forrest@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. If not already registered on Proactis, you may need to register. Please note if you require any assistance regarding the registration on the East Midlands Procurement Portal please contact Proactis direct via Helpdesk on Tel: 0330 005 0352 or Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066006
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018628-2026
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
£682,510 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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