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The development and evaluation of a Strengths-Based Model of prevention and early help focused on Neighbourhood Connect Coordination

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is overseeing a completed procurement process focused on developing and evaluating a Strengths-Based Model for prevention and early help centred on Neighbourhood Connect Coordination. This procurement, classified under market research services, falls within the public authority sector at the sub-central government level. The contracting stage concluded with an award, issued on 23rd April 2026, to the University of Sheffield. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, the initiative operates primarily within the services category under a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold, indicating a strategic selection process. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and spans until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to March 2029.

This initiative presents opportunities for growth in the services sector, particularly for businesses specializing in market research and community programme evaluation. Given the focus on developing evaluation frameworks through workshops and collaborative processes, companies with expertise in strengths-based approaches and community engagement are well-suited to contribute. SMEs can leverage these opportunities to expand their reach by participating in similar public sector collaborations, enhancing their portfolio and gaining visibility in targeted government-funded programmes. Engagement in such contracts fosters networking with government bodies, paving the way for future projects and facilitating sustained business growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

The development and evaluation of a Strengths-Based Model of prevention and early help focused on Neighbourhood Connect Coordination

Notice Description

The Council require a provider will develop the evaluation framework for the prevention and early help neighbourhood connect coordination programme. The Provider will deliver a series of workshops with staff and residents, with the purpose to develop consistent and common processes, templates and tools required to document the journey, impact, evaluation and cost effectiveness of the strengths-based approach

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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