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Independent Advocacy Services in the Bradford District Ref: 85880

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 09:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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 in the Bradford District. This process, titled "Independent Advocacy Services in the Bradford District Ref: 85880," falls under the social work and related services industry category. It is part of the services procurement type and covers the region of UKE41 in the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 16th July 2026. The contract period is planned to start on 10th January 2027 and conclude on 10th January 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory and general independent advocacy services. With its focus on social work, companies with expertise in delivering similar services will be well-suited to compete. The planned nature of the procurement indicates an opportunity for service providers to expand their operations within the public sector in the Bradford District, opening avenues for growth and establishing a long-term partnership with a public authority—sub-central government. Potential bidders should prepare to engage with the City of Bradford Council for future tender notices and consider how their services align with the council's requirements.

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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/066601-2026
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
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2026Today
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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