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Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford." The procurement is aimed at the health and social work services industry category and is located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The Council is engaging with providers experienced in delivering alternative respite solutions, with preliminary market engagement activities scheduled, including an online event on 10th September 2026. Key milestones include a deadline for engagement on 2nd October 2026, with further notices expected by 5th October 2026. The procurement follows the "light touch" regime and is above the threshold, indicating a significant scope of work with an estimated gross value of £900,000, out of which £750,000 is the net amount in GBP.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative respite services, such as those offering day trips, leisure activities, and community opportunities at minimal or no cost. The process is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Participating businesses have a chance to collaborate directly with the Council's commissioning team during the market shaping activities in August 2026, allowing them to influence the service specification and delivery model. With the procurement set to commence in April 2027 and the potential contract term extending until March 2032, this tender presents a significant opportunity for long-term engagement in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council wishes to inform and engage providers who have experience of delivering support to carers of its plans to commission a service which provides alternatives to traditional respite, in advance of a tender process this autumn. The Council is keen to work collaboratively with potential providers to help shape the future service model, including: * Access to free and low-cost day trips, leisure activities and community opportunities. * Information, advice and guidance to empower Carers to plan and arrange their own short breaks and activities. Market shaping opportunity (August 2026) As part of the service development process, we would like to invite potential providers to meet with us during August to help shape the service specification and delivery model, provide feedback on the proposed service model, and discuss how they may approach the delivery of this service. Informal discussions will be held on a one-to-one basis with members of the Commissioning Team. Market Engagement Event (September 2026) Following the individual engagement meetings, the Council will hold an online market engagement event via Microsoft Teams on 10th September from 13.30 to 14.30. This session will be open to all interested providers and will include * An overview of the service * Information on the procurement process * Key dates and anticipated timelines * Opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification All information presented and discussed at this event will be captured and published on YorTender for any providers who are unable to attend. For further information please see Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford, ref 100112845 on the YORtender (eu-supply) portal

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107767&TID=100112845&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071585-2026
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
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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