Planning

Community Based Day Opportunities

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale has initiated a planned procurement process for the provision of "Community Based Day Opportunities," primarily within the region of UKE44, Halifax, United Kingdom. This procurement, valued at approximately £27.5 million, falls under the industry category of social work and related services, specifically adhering to the 'light touch' regime. As a planned procurement currently in the planning stage, the notice suggests this is a pipeline opportunity, with the procurement exercise yet to commence, and a future notice expected by 29th June 2026. The intended contract period spans from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, indicating a substantial window for interested parties to prepare their bids.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the community support and social enterprise sectors. Companies offering services that enable adults to lead independent and aspirational lives, such as performing arts, music and theatre, creative arts, and supported employment, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method includes multi-award contracts, encouraging diverse and flexible service provision. Organisations with a focus on social impact, especially those classified as VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), have a favourable opportunity to contribute and expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Based Day Opportunities

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is an indicative pipeline notice and is NOT a call for competition. This notice is intended to provide an estimated forecast for high value procurement activity, but does not commit the Council to undertake any further procurement activity regarding this contract, and may be amended at a later date. All dates are estimates and not a committed date, No further information will provided until commencement of any procurement exercise. The Service will deliver community-based services that enable eligible adults aged 18 years and over, to lead a full and aspirational life, promoting independence, quality and value for money. The service provision needs to be flexible and diverse and may include performing arts, music and theatre, creative arts, supported employment and social enterprise. The aim is to strengthen service user aspirations, with the service adapting to those changing needs, evidencing real outcomes for service users. This service is for multi-award contracts with no guarantee of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a40a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048948-2026
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
VCSE
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
£27,522,869 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 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
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Further Information

Notice Documents

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