Planning

Market Consultation - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Council of the City of Wakefield, titled "Market Consultation - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement," is currently in the planning stage. This engagement aims to update the Market Position Statement for the care market across the Wakefield district, focusing on services for individuals over 18 years of age. It is part of the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process is centered in Wakefield, United Kingdom, with key engagement completion deadline set for 2nd June 2026 at 17:00. Interested parties can participate by submitting completed questionnaires via the YORtender system using reference 100110680 - RFS26-041.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those specialising in nursing homes, residential homes, respite services, supported living, extra care, housing-related support, domiciliary care, day opportunities, and preventative services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) wishing to engage with Wakefield Council in enhancing care provisions. With the contract period anticipated between 1st July 2026 and 31st August 2026, participating businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings and customer base within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Consultation - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement

Notice Description

The Adults and Health Workforce and Commissioning department within Wakefield Council are in the process of updating the Market Position Statement for the care market across the Wakefield district. We are looking to engage with the whole sector regarding the care market in Wakefield for over 18s, including care services from, not limited to: * Nursing Homes * Residential Homes * Respite Services * Supported Living * Extra Care * Housing Related Support * Domiciliary Care (Home Care) * Day Opportunities * Preventative (VCSE)

Planning Information

The Adults and Health Workforce and Commissioning department within Wakefield Council are in the process of updating the Market Position Statement for the care market across the Wakefield district. Wakefield Council is looking to engage with the whole sector regarding the care market in Wakefield for over 18s, including care services from, not limited to: • Nursing Homes • Residential Homes • Respite Services • Supported Living • Extra Care • Housing Related Support • Domiciliary Care (Home Care) • Day Opportunities • Preventative (VCSE) Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) reference: 100110680 - RFS26-041 - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement, no later than 17:00 on 02/06/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045475-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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