--- title: "Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-11" --- # Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service - Market Engagement Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of its procurement process for an "Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service." This opportunity falls under the services procurement category, specifically within health and social work services. The procurement process is set to engage businesses that can provide assessments and advice on equipment for independent living and sensory needs to individuals aged 16 and over. Key upcoming dates include a market engagement meeting on 2nd October 2025 and a tender expected to launch in November 2025 with the new contract starting in April 2026. The service is to be delivered within the Bradford district, addressing the needs of the local community. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social care services. The service aims to promote independence through personalised advice and equipment demonstrations, potentially benefiting businesses with expertise in occupational therapy, community engagement, and adaptive equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £326,400 gross, will run initially for three years with opportunities for renewal, providing a stable avenue for revenue and community impact through the promotion of choice and well-being for the service users. ## Notice City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council wishes to inform and engage providers of its plans to commission an organisation to deliver independent assessments and advice on equipment for independent living and sensory needs equipment to eligible individuals aged 16+ We are looking for organisations that can * Provide impartial advice and information about available equipment * Promote choice and control for people through a demonstration area, with a range of equipment containing appropriate and cost-effective items * Encourage strength-based support by utilising personal, local, community and social networks and maximising those strengths to enable them to support people to achieve their desired outcomes, thereby meeting their needs and improving or maintaining their wellbeing * Provide a flexible approach by holding roadshows across the Bradford District to allow individuals to try small equipment before they purchase it at a location close to their home/they are comfortable in, rather than travelling to the equipment showroom * Handle simple cases confidently, using an Occupational Therapy model and be able to judge when to refer complex cases for an OT assessment The Council will be aiming to launch this tender in November 2025 with an estimated date of implementation of the new contract in April 2025. The People Commissioning Team is holding a meeting to discuss our proposed approach on 2 October 11am - 12.30 pm This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please search for Quote/tender - 103337, Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service on Yortender (https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER) for details on how to request a link to the meeting All information presented and discussed at the events will be captured and published on Yortender for any providers unable to attend. ***Suppliers please note: This market engagement and tender process is conducted in line with the new Procurement Act. To participate in the tender process you will now require a GOV.UK One Login and must be registered on the Central Digital Platform. Please start your registration for free here https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create Support on understanding the new requirements is also available for free from Go4Growth https://go4growth.co.uk/ *** ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98029&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055990-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £272,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2025 at 17:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055990-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055990-2025 11th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://go4growth.co.uk/ - https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98029&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ - 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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