Preliminary Market Engagement Notice For Community Early Language Service

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice For Community Early Language Service

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, on behalf of Public Health and in partnership with Bradford Children's and Families Trust, is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement of a Community Early Language Service across Bradford District. The proposed service will support children aged 0-5 years and their families to improve speech, language and communication development, increase school readiness and reduce inequalities in outcomes. The service forms an important part of Bradford's Best Start Local Plan 2026-2029, the Prevention and Early Help Strategy 2026-2031, and the wider Talking Bradford speech, language and communication pathway. The Council seeks feedback from organisations with relevant expertise to help shape the final service model. Background Speech, language and communication skills are fundamental to children's health, learning, wellbeing and future life opportunities. Bradford faces significant challenges relating to deprivation, educational inequalities and language development outcomes. Key local indicators include: * Approximately 7,000 children are born in Bradford District each year. * Around 59% of children live in the most deprived decile nationally. * Only 62% of children achieve a Good Level of Development at age five. * Communication and Language outcomes remain below the national average. * Around 50% of residents speak a language other than English as their primary language at home. The Council therefore wishes to commission an innovative, evidence-informed and culturally responsive service capable of improving outcomes for children and families across the district. Proposed Service Model The Council is considering a three-lot model comprising: Lot 1: Universal, Early Identification and Support * Community outreach and prevention activities. * Raising awareness of early language development. * Early identification of emerging speech, language and communication needs * Support for parents and carers to develop language-rich home learning environments. Lot 2: Targeted Intervention * Evidence-based early language interventions. * Support for children identified with speech, language and communication delay. * Delivery alongside parents and carers. * Integration with the Early Language Identification Measure (ELIM) pathway. Lot 3: Workforce Development * Training and development for practitioners across the early years system. * Building confidence in identifying and responding to emerging needs. * Supporting implementation of the Talking Bradford approach. The Market Engagement Event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Friday 7 August 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Interested providers must register their interest by accessing the YORtender/EU Supply e-tendering platform and sending a message through the messaging facility to notify the Authority of their intention to attend. Providers should also include the email address to which they would like the Microsoft Teams invitation link to be sent. The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be issued to all providers who have expressed an interest and provided a valid email address through the e-tendering platform.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107509&TID=100112593&B=

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce32
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067949-2026
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: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jul 20265 days ago
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067949-2026
17th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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