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PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 09:14

Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is the buyer for the procurement process titled "Waking Nights" under the main procurement category of services, specifically in the social work and related services sector. This planned procurement will address the continued delivery of care and support through five longstanding Extra Care schemes, with the procurement process currently in the planning stage. The initiative, part of a review by the People Commissioning team, aims to implement new terms and conditions for Extra Care delivery. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2028 and end on 1st April 2031, with more details to be released in a future notice dated 1st October 2027. This project is located in the Bradford region (UKE41), United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those able to deliver quality care and support in Extra Care settings. Firms with experience in managing similar projects can leverage their existing frameworks to meet the specific needs required by this tender. Given the extensive contract period, businesses can expect steady work and the potential for long-term growth within the region. Small to medium-sized enterprises with specialisation in care delivery and a focus on innovation and efficiency are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, benefiting from the light touch regime governing these contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waking Nights

Notice Description

Following a review of existing provision the People Commissioning team will be implementing new terms and conditions for Extra Care delivery. This request relates to the continued delivery of care and support in 5 longstanding Extra Care schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a494
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066594-2026
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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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