Planning

Independent Advocacy Services in the Bradford District Ref: 85880

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 09:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Independent Advocacy Services within the Bradford District, under the title "Independent Advocacy Services in the Bradford District Ref: 85880". This process is in the planning stage, with the announcement having been made on 6th May 2026. The services fall under the industry category of "Social work and related services". The procurement is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of UKE41. The tender period is planned to begin on 10th January 2027 and will conclude on 10th January 2030. Interested parties should note the planned future notice date for further information, which is set for 10th July 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work and advocacy services, particularly those equipped to offer statutory and general advocacy in a local government context. Companies that specialise in delivering comprehensive advocacy solutions and have experience working with public authorities could benefit considerably. This tender process invites participation from businesses that are looking to expand their client base and solidify their role within the public sector, specifically focusing on sub-central government engagements. The planned provision of services over a three-year period provides a stable contract opportunity that can support long-term growth and service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advocacy Services in the Bradford District Ref: 85880

Notice Description

Provision of Statutory and General Independent Advocacy services in Bradford District [LOT ONE]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06922b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041395-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 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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