Planning

Welfare Advice

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 13:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is commencing a procurement process under planning stages for the provision of "Welfare Advice" services within the Bradford District. This initiative, categorised under the services industry, covers guidance and counselling services. Key dates include a planned contract period from 5th February 2027 to 5th February 2030. The procurement communication suggests a future notice date set for 5th August 2026. The project aligns with legal mandates set by the UKPGA 2023/54, and is set within the UKE41 region, specifically at City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HX, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare advice, particularly those providing guidance and counselling services. Companies with a robust track record in working with public sector clients, especially within sub-central government frameworks, would be highly suited to compete. The planned procurement phase provides ample preparation time for potential vendors to align their service offerings with the Council's requirements, setting the foundation for business growth through long-term collaboration with a prominent district council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welfare Advice

Notice Description

Welfare Advice for Bradford District

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041117-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2027 - 5 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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