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title: "Community-Based Day Opportunities"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Community-Based Day Opportunities

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-938ebdb9-e119-47f6-859c-411f939d50e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Community-Based Day Opportunities" by Staffordshire County Council has reached the award stage. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is designed for individuals with learning disabilities and other conditions. The project is located in the West Midlands, UK, and the contracts awarded under this dynamic purchasing system (DPS) are set from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The procurement method is selective, with a focus on calling off from the DPS, in alignment with the Light Touch Regime. This DPS was launched in July 2021, and Staffordshire County Council conducted this procurement through their e-sourcing platform, Proactis. The total awarded value for the July to September 2025 quarter is approximately £32,803.35 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those adept at catering to individuals with disabilities. Companies that excel in providing community-based day opportunities and related support could see substantial growth through participation in this programme. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are expressly encouraged to engage, suggesting that the procurement process is accessible with opportunities for smaller organisations to compete on a level playing field. By setting up a versatile dynamic purchasing system, Staffordshire County Council supports a competitive environment favouring innovation and quality service delivery.

## Notice

The Council invites suppliers to join a Light Touch Regime Dynamic Purchasing System (LTR DPS) for the provision of Community Based Day Opportunities for Individuals with a Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Mental Ill Health, Acquired Brain Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairments and/ or Behaviours that Challenge (aged 16+). This LTR DPS is a two-stage process and is run as an electronic process using the Council's eSourcing solution Proactis. This process follows the 'Light Touch Regime' in accordance with Regulation 74 and the principles of the DPS procedures as set out in Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council will utilise this LTR DPS for new Community Based Day Opportunities arrangements and may using its absolute discretion also undertake a competitive process to formally call for competition current spot purchased arrangements via the DPS. Invitations to Tender for Call For Competition Contracts under the DPS commenced on 26th July 2021. This Contract Award Notice relates to Call For Competition Contracts which have been awarded under the DPS Agreement with effect from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025 (inclusive).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c72e281-6f6a-48cb-b352-640192114752 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,290,096 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | 1 STEP BEYOND SUPPORT; ANDRUSIDA CARE; COMMUNITY HOMES OF INTENSIVE CARE AND EDUCATION; KIDSGROVE CARE SOLUTIONS; TAKE THE NEXT STEP; TRINITY SKILLS FOR LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c72e281-6f6a-48cb-b352-640192114752
- 2 Sep 2025 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bedf14d-379d-4c44-b06b-3244f2889e97
- 2 Jun 2025 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7c8fa8-3f9c-4ddf-93c5-a6e17067ea74
- 10 Jan 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf2c973-5208-4d6b-aa30-0fac20fd9e05
- 4 Oct 2024 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de179f4-01a2-4584-85d2-68f902ec5103
- 3 Jul 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198fb2f6-a677-48f1-b5f2-3621530e3086
- 14 Apr 2023 at 09:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ff5768-7ebc-4477-929d-af65ecb470cb
- 19 Apr 2022 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e8f730-c582-4364-a0b4-5876f18112e9
- 19 Apr 2022 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e8f730-c582-4364-a0b4-5876f18112e9
- 12 Jan 2022 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ff5768-7ebc-4477-929d-af65ecb470cb
- 9 Jan 2020 at 12:28 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de4ed22-a662-4031-8473-450c63d52116
- 9 Jan 2020 at 12:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de4ed22-a662-4031-8473-450c63d52116
- 9 Jan 2020 at 12:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cce726-7d36-4808-a155-5d1587b9b817
- 7 Jan 2020 at 09:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de4ed22-a662-4031-8473-450c63d52116
- 4 Sep 2018 at 15:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cdaf60-254a-4d86-94a5-e064f01cb267
- 4 Sep 2018 at 13:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cdaf60-254a-4d86-94a5-e064f01cb267

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c72e281-6f6a-48cb-b352-640192114752
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bedf14d-379d-4c44-b06b-3244f2889e97
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7c8fa8-3f9c-4ddf-93c5-a6e17067ea74
  2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf2c973-5208-4d6b-aa30-0fac20fd9e05
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de179f4-01a2-4584-85d2-68f902ec5103
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198fb2f6-a677-48f1-b5f2-3621530e3086
  3rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ff5768-7ebc-4477-929d-af65ecb470cb
  14th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44e8f730-c582-4364-a0b4-5876f18112e9
  19th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de4ed22-a662-4031-8473-450c63d52116
  9th January 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cce726-7d36-4808-a155-5d1587b9b817
  9th January 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cdaf60-254a-4d86-94a5-e064f01cb267
  4th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://preview-staffscc.cloud.contensis.com/Business/Procurement/DPS-Contract-Award-Notices/Community-Based-Day-Opportunities-Award-Notices.aspx
  Community Based Day Opportunities Award Notices - Staffordshire County Council (contensis.com)
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Business/Procurement/DPS-Contract-Award-Notices/Community-Based-Day-Opportunities-Award-Notices.aspx
  Full quarterly award report can be found at this link.
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Business/Procurement/Contract-award-notices/Community-Based-Day-Opportunities-Award-Notices.aspx
  Full quarterly award report can be found at this link.

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