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30 Jun 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of High Care and Support Day Opportunities, specifically targeting adults with Learning Disabilities and potentially autism, with complex needs. This procurement, identified by the title "BHCC - EB - Day Opportunities - Lot 4 (LD, Complex)," is positioned within the Health and Social Work Services industry, under CPV classification 85000000. Located in Hove, United Kingdom, the process is in the tender stage, having been advertised in January 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 24th July 2026, with any enquiries to be submitted by 13th July 2026. This contract is substantial, valued at approximately £3.84 million GBP, and will operate under an open, accelerated procedure due to its special light touch contractual status.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in high-care services, particularly those experienced in catering to complex needs among adults with learning disabilities and autism. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in social work services can benefit by expanding their service offerings and establishing longer-term relationships with public authorities. Companies that deliver innovative care solutions or have a proven track record in quality healthcare provision are well-situated to compete in this procurement process. With a contract period extending from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, and potential renewals for up to an additional three years, securing this contract can contribute substantial growth to the successful bidder's business portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BHCC - EB - Day Opportunities - Lot 4 (LD, Complex)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking the provision of High Care and Support Day Opportunities, to include a range of activities, work and learning opportunities in the city for adults who have Learning Disabilities (and who may also be autistic) and who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex The Council has previously undertaken this procurement process, advertised January 2026, and is repeating the process for Lot 4 only (High Care and Support for Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic) Full details are included in the tender documentation, please read Schedule 3 - ITT Guidance first, to help you navigate the document set.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061112-2026
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
Not specified
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
£3,840,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,840,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 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
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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