Tender

Multiple Day Activities for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting bids for a contract titled "Multiple Day Activities for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism," under the health and social work services industry category. This tender involves providing services across 16 locations within the district of Bradford, UK, with the procurement currently in the tender stage. The initial deadline for Stage One submissions is set for 9th July 2026 at 12 noon. An open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure is being used, offering a gross contract value of £51,840,000. The service provision is scheduled to start on 1st February 2027 and could extend until 31st January 2035, subject to renewal terms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and health services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this a promising opportunity due to the suitability criteria. Successful bidders will be tasked with delivering asset-based activities to enhance community involvement among service users, offering business growth through long-term service provision and potential contract extensions. The process emphasises quality response and social value, making it ideal for businesses that can deliver comprehensive, community-focused solutions.

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Notice Title

Multiple Day Activities for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a single Provider (or consortium of providers) to deliver Day Activities for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism to around 250 people in 19 Day Services delivered from 16 locations across the District. The activities will be asset based, maximise independence and enable people to be full and active members of their community. Response deadline for Stage One 9: July 2026, 12 noon

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 36 months in one or more periods subject to budget confirmation and satisfactory contractor performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051723-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£43,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£43,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

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