--- title: "Day Opportunities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-12" --- # Day Opportunities Buyer: BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ad0.json) ## Summary Brighton and Hove City Council, located at Hove Town Hall in the UK, is actively inviting tenders for its "Day Opportunities" project. This initiative seeks the provision of diversified day activities, work, and learning opportunities for adults with specific support needs, including learning disabilities, neurodivergence, and acquired brain injuries. The procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using an open procedure aimed at awarding multiple contracts. The tender, categorized under health and social work services, is awaiting submissions by 23rd February 2026, with the award anticipated by 16th April 2026. The contract is poised to commence on 25th May 2026, with opportunities spread across various lots, continuing until May 2031, with potential extensions. The total estimated contract value is £12.8 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services within Brighton and Hove. The focus on high-quality day services for adults with learning disabilities and other related conditions allows businesses specialised in health and social care to secure contracts on a spot purchase basis. With the Council's emphasis on quality, firms with robust capabilities in delivering person-centred, outcome-driven care will find this a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, enhance their portfolio, and establish a stronger presence in the public sector market. Moreover, the open procurement method facilitates broader participation, encouraging diverse suppliers to contribute innovative solutions to the Council's day opportunities programme. ## Notice The Council requires the provision of high-quality Day Opportunities to include a range of activities, work and learning opportunities in the city for adults who may have one or more of the following support needs: * Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic * Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic * Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) The Council is conducting this procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using an open procedure, with bidders who pass the qualifying criteria being awarded a contract, with the aim of awarding multiple contracts. Individual placements will be made on a spot purchase basis throughout the life of the contract. ### Lot Information Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic. See service specification. Please note values are indicative and will vary based on referrals Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts. Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts. Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts. Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts. Renewal: Up to 3 year additional extension ### Planning Information Brighton and Hove City Council are reviewing their Day Opportunities provision and invite interested providers to attend an engagement session held remotely on Wednesday 20th August 10-11.30am. This session is for both existing providers and providers who may wish to deliver day opportunities services within Brighton and Hove. Commissioning would like to invite you to an online Engagement Session to discuss: • Recommission timeline • Key elements of the contract/specification • Application requirements and support • Q&A Our procurement colleagues will also be supporting the session. The event will be held via Teams on Wednesday 20th August 10-11.30am. The session would be relevant to Managers and those who will be completing the application to become an approved provider within your organisation. If you would like to request the MS Teams link, please email Maddie.Hawkes@brighton-hove.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002129-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 24 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,800,000 | | Lots value | £12,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HOVE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN3 3BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Central Hove | | Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade | | Delivery location | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2026 at 10:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002129-2026 - 5 Aug 2025 at 15:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046252-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 12:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023917-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002129-2026 12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046252-2025 5th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023917-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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