--- title: "Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06899f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06899f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06899f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06899f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06899f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06899f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06899f.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees pertains to a tender titled "Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities" under the services category in the health and social work sector. The procurement is located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (UKE44). This process has progressed to the award stage, with contracts awarded on 12th June 2026. The procurement was executed using the open procedure under a competitive flexible method, characterised as a light-touch regime. The contract period is from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2027, with a provision for extension. The tender was divided into five lots, each entailing structured premises-based and community-based activities tailored to meet the assessed needs and preferences of the service users. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the social care sector, to expand their operations by getting involved in public sector contracts designed for community services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit, as indicated by successful awards to organisations such as PONDEROSA ZOO LTD, MENCAP IN KIRKLEES, and BRIDGEWOOD TRUST LIMITED. Each of these organisations was awarded different lots, highlighting the potential for varied service offerings and business growth by participating in community-driven projects. This procurement is well-suited for businesses with experience in delivering flexible, high-quality services for individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring engagement in both indoor and outdoor activities. ## Notice Tenders were invited by the Council from Suppliers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Day Opportunities (the "Services"). The Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider who is able to meet appropriate specifications and requirements as set out in the tender documents and provide a high quality service. The Service Provider will provide an age appropriate choice of structured premises based and community based activities to all Service Users in accordance with their preference and interests, that meets their assessed care and support needs. Provide varied activities both indoors and outdoors which are reviewed and altered on a regular basis in consultation with Service Users. There are 5 Lots available, each with a maximum budget per year. North Kirklees Rural Crafts (122 places per week) - North Kirklees Branches Services (81 places per week) - South Kirklees Waverley Hall Day Opportunities (180 places per week) - South Kirklees Horticultural (90 places per week) - South Kirklees Crafts (135 places per week) ### Lot Information North Kirklees Rural Crafts Renewal: Contract Period: 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 with the option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each North Kirklees Branches Services Renewal: Contract Period: 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 with the option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each South Kirklees Waverley Hall Day Opportunities Renewal: Contract Period: 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 with the option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each South Kirklees Horticultural Renewal: Contract Period: 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 with the option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each South Kirklees Crafts Renewal: Contract Period: 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027 with the option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055671-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,816,765 | | Lots value | £2,816,762 | | Awards value | £2,843,766 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BRIDGEWOOD TRUST; MENCAP IN KIRKLEES; PONDEROSA ZOO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055671-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 12:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037087-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055671-2026 12th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037087-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bridgewoodtrust.co.uk - http://www.kirklees.gov.uk - https://mencapinkirklees.org.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com - 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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