---
title: "Alternatives to Respite Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efc1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Alternatives to Respite Service

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05efc1

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract under the legal basis ID 2023/54 for the "Alternatives to Respite Service," aimed at providing innovative alternatives to respite care in a home setting. This service is designed for individuals with identified social care needs, leveraging their personal budgets for personalised solutions. Additionally, it supports unpaid carers planning self-funded holiday breaks. The procurement, completed under a direct method below threshold without competition, falls within the 'services' category, specifically 'Social work and related services'. This contract covers the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKE41, and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, concluding on 30th September 2026, amounting to a gross value of £72,160, with a net amount of £60,133.33.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care sector to expand their operations by offering innovative respite solutions. Large-scale enterprises and VCSEs, like Equality Together, which is already the winning supplier, are well-positioned to offer competitive services under this contract. Businesses that specialise in social work services, particularly those that cater to the personalised care needs and support planning for carers, can leverage this tender to showcase their unique solutions and potentially secure future collaborations with public authorities. The light-touch regime indicates a flexible approach that can encourage creative and bespoke service offerings.

## Notice

To provide innovative opportunities as an alternative to respite in a care home for people with identified social care needs using their personal budget to fund personalised solutions. The service also provides support for people and their unpaid carers who can self fund to plan for holiday options in order to take a break. The award will run from 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080204-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,133 |
| Contracts value | £60,133 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUALITY TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080204-2025
- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080193-2025
- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080182-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080204-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080193-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080182-2025
  5th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.equalitytogether.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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