Planning

Request for Information - Cost of Care Exercise

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

01 May 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is initiating a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for a Cost of Care exercise related to adult social care services. This engagement is a Request for Information (RFI) and part of a Pre-Market Engagement (PME), aiming to explore potential options for commissioning this exercise. Classified under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), and located in the UKE12 region of the United Kingdom, this process is not an invitation to tender but serves to inform future procurement decisions. The engagement process includes key milestones, such as the upcoming due date for market engagement scheduled on 18th May 2026, and the commencement of the contract period expected from 24th August 2026 through to 18th December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social care services to showcase their expertise and influence future procurement outcomes within the region. By participating in this market engagement, businesses can potentially position themselves as key contributors to shaping care service cost strategies, expanding their credentials in the public sector. The light-touch regime procurement method allows for innovative and flexible approaches, making it particularly advantageous for smaller, specialised firms aiming to grow their portfolios in the public health service domain.

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Notice Title

Request for Information - Cost of Care Exercise

Notice Description

This is a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) and Request for Information (RFI) to explore options for commissioning a Cost of Care exercise for adult social care. This is not a procurement or invitation to tender and is intended to inform future decision making.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105153&TID=100110296&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069084
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040626-2026
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

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