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Multiple Needs Navigators

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 13:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a 'Multiple Needs Navigators' service, targeted at providing integrated support to individuals facing multiple overlapping challenges. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically in health and social work services, within the region of UKE41, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £1,905,120, with the actual amount being £1,587,600. A preliminary market engagement session is scheduled to be held via Microsoft Teams on 30th July 2026 at 12:00 noon, with an upcoming notice planned for 31st August 2026. The contract start date is proposed for 1st April 2027 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The procurement is being conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 or the PCR 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in health and social work services and with experience in handling cases involving complex social issues like homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health challenges. Organisations with capabilities in providing person-centred support and those that can integrate services efficiently to meet diverse needs are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is a competitive one and encourages contributions to systemic change in service delivery. This represents a strategic entry point for businesses looking to expand their market presence in public health services while contributing to impactful social change.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiple Needs Navigators

Notice Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council requires delivery of a Multiple Needs Navigator Service which will provide intensive, person-centred support to Individuals experiencing several overlapping and persistent challenges and which necessitate an integrated, co-ordinated support approach, across multiple services. Individuals accessing the Service will typically be experiencing 3 of the following: homelessness or being at risk of; problematic alcohol and/or drug use; mental ill-health; experience of domestic abuse or trauma; involvement in the criminal justice system. The Service will contribute to a wider system change, by identifying barriers, influencing practice and working in partnership with local Services and organisations to ensure Services are coordinated, accessible and trauma informed. The Preliminary Market Engagement will be held via Microsoft Teams on 30th July 2026 at 12:00 noon. Interested bidders can express their interests by registering on the YorTender portal and send their email address via the portal's messaging facility. This notice is published under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 as a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice relating to a Competitive Process. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime and is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023 or the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107409&TID=100112495&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cad7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066464-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
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
£1,587,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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