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title: "Market Engagement - Adult Social Care Cost of Care Exercise"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cc4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Market Engagement - Adult Social Care Cost of Care Exercise

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cc4

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement – Adult Social Care Cost of Care Exercise." This initiative falls under the industry categories of health and social work services, business and management consultancy, research consultancy, data analysis, and other community services. The engagement is set to take place in the Bradford region (UKE41) of the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers are encouraged to provide feedback by the deadline of 8th May 2026, with important subsequent notices expected by 11th May 2026. The procurement process aims to explore cost of care exercises for senior-oriented services such as home care, residential and nursing care homes, supported living, extra care, and day services.

The procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations through engagement with a public authority. With an allocated value of £120,000 gross, the exercise provides a significant financial opportunity for businesses experienced in providing research, data analysis, and consultancy services related to health and social care. The contract period is expected to run from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026, which offers a six-month window for service delivery and partnership with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. This engagement seeks participants with skills in strategic management and service implementation, targeting those poised to contribute insights into effective care costing strategies. Interested parties should register via the Yortender Portal to gain access to full participation details.

## Notice

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council are exploring options for undertaking an Adult Social Care Cost of Care exercise. We would like feedback from potential suppliers with experience in carrying out cost of care exercises to understand the options available to us. It is anticipated that the scope of the cost of care exercise will include the following adult social care services: Home Care Residential Care Homes (over 65s only) Nursing Care Homes (over 65s only) Supported Living Extra Care Day services Please register an interest via the Yortender Portal for further information on how to participate: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104363&TID=100109534&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031354-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 10:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031354-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031354-2026
  7th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104363&TID=100109534&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

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