Tender

Bradford Children's Services - Children and Young Person's Occupational Therapy Service

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a provider for a Children's and Young Person's Occupational Therapy Service within its jurisdiction. This tender, titled "Bradford Children’s Services - Children and Young Person’s Occupational Therapy Service," is currently in the tender stage and falls under the Health and social work services industry category. The service aims to promote independence and quality of life for children with disabilities, complex health needs, and neurodiverse challenges within the UKE41 region. The procurement method is an open procedure, and key periods include an enquiry period ending on 24th June 2026 and a tender period concluding on 6th July 2026. The contract is to commence on 2nd November 2026 and run until 1st November 2029, with potential extensions. The total value of the contract is £2,814,000. Interested parties should submit their tenders electronically in English.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in children’s occupational therapy. With a focus on supporting children and young people with diverse needs, there is room for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute meaningfully and compete effectively. The contract supports business growth by allowing successful bidders to showcase their expertise in social value and tailored service responses, according to the specified criteria. Businesses that can innovate to improve service quality and offer comprehensive occupational therapy solutions are particularly well-suited for this tender. The contract includes the possibility of renewal, providing further opportunities for long-term engagement and impact in the community.

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Notice Title

Bradford Children's Services - Children and Young Person's Occupational Therapy Service

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is commissioning a providerto deliver a full Social Care Occupational Therapy Service for Children and Young People. The primary role is to assess a child or young person in the community, home base, and support them to increase independence and engagement in everyday activities. The service will: * support children and young people with physical disabilities, complex health needs, neurodiverse needs including ASD and behaviours that challenge * promote quality of life for children, young people, families and carers * help children and young people to remain at home cared for by their families, and to enable them to be as independent as possible and / or reduce carers strain by making provision of appropriate and necessary equipment and adaptations. * assess needs utilising a strength-based approach and support Children and Young People with their assessed needs.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months in one or more extension periods subject to budget confirmation and satisfactory contractor performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053610-2026
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
Open 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
£2,345,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,345,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 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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