Planning

Market Engagement - Adult Social Care Cost of Care Exercise

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 10:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement – Adult Social Care Cost of Care Exercise." This initiative falls under the industry categories of health and social work services, business and management consultancy, research consultancy, data analysis, and other community services. The engagement is set to take place in the Bradford region (UKE41) of the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback by the deadline of 8th May 2026, with important subsequent notices expected by 11th May 2026. The procurement process aims to explore cost of care exercises for senior-oriented services such as home care, residential and nursing care homes, supported living, extra care, and day services.

The procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations through engagement with a public authority. With an allocated value of £120,000 gross, the exercise provides a significant financial opportunity for businesses experienced in providing research, data analysis, and consultancy services related to health and social care. The contract period is expected to run from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026, which offers a six-month window for service delivery and partnership with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. This engagement seeks participants with skills in strategic management and service implementation, targeting those poised to contribute insights into effective care costing strategies. Interested parties should register via the Yortender Portal to gain access to full participation details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Adult Social Care Cost of Care Exercise

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council are exploring options for undertaking an Adult Social Care Cost of Care exercise. We would like feedback from potential suppliers with experience in carrying out cost of care exercises to understand the options available to us. It is anticipated that the scope of the cost of care exercise will include the following adult social care services: Home Care Residential Care Homes (over 65s only) Nursing Care Homes (over 65s only) Supported Living Extra Care Day services Please register an interest via the Yortender Portal for further information on how to participate: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104363&TID=100109534&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031354-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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