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

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 09:01

Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Children's Services Occupation Therapy Service aimed at supporting children and young people with varying needs. The contract, awarded on the 27th of July 2026, falls under the health and social work services category and adheres to the UK’s open procurement procedures. The services will be rendered in and around Bradford, with the contract lasting from the 2nd of November 2026 to the 1st of November 2029, including an option for a 24-month extension depending on budget and performance. Operating under the light-touch regime, the procurement saw Eden Brown Limited emerge as the successful tenderer, following a competitive tender phase which concluded earlier in July 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those focused on occupational therapy for children with complex needs. The emphasis on supporting children with physical disabilities, complex and neurodiverse conditions makes this an attractive opportunity for SMEs specialising in healthcare and social services, particularly those with experience in adaptive technologies and family support programmes. By delivering these specialised services, businesses can not only foster their growth within the public sector but also contribute to improving the quality of life for vulnerable children and their carers within the community. The open procedure allows for a broad scope of potential bidders, though the contract has been awarded, showcasing the competitive nature of the provision and the value placed on high-quality service aligned with the tender's criteria.

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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/070603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,345,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDEN BROWN

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