Planning

Community Day Opportunities Framework

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 09:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Hertfordshire County Council involves the planned "Community Day Opportunities Framework," a contract aimed at commissioning flexible, person-centred support services within community settings. The focus is on providing services such as structured day activities, community-based programmes, and skills development for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and older individuals. With a budget of £6.5 million, the project aligns with the Care Act duties and the Connected Lives model, enabling a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with the framework expected to commence on 1st October 2027 and conclude by 30th September 2033. The procurement notice is set to be released on 1st December 2026. This service-focused procurement covers the East of England region, specifically in Stevenage, UKH23.

This procurement presents positive opportunities for businesses offering community-led support services aiming to foster social inclusion and personal independence. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are innovative and capable of delivering outcomes-focused solutions. Organisations with expertise in providing community-based activities that enhance wellbeing, employment, or volunteering pathways will find this framework potentially beneficial for growth. By participating, businesses can contribute to diverse support options within the community, aligning with the commissioning approach that values market diversity and responsiveness to individual needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Day Opportunities Framework

Notice Description

The Community Day Opportunities (CDO) Framework is a flexible commissioning arrangement that enables the delivery of person-centred support within community settings. It is designed to support adults, including those with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and older people, to achieve meaningful outcomes, maintain independence, and remain connected within their local communities. The framework promotes a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach in line with Care Act duties and the Connected Lives model. It enables a wide range of support options, including structured day services, community-based activities, skills development, and opportunities that enhance wellbeing, social inclusion, and employment or volunteering pathways. Services are typically accessed through brokerage or direct commissioning and are intended to be flexible and responsive to individual needs. The framework also supports market diversity, encouraging providers to develop innovative and community-led solutions that deliver positive outcomes for individuals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046151-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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