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title: "Market Consultation - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b42"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Market Consultation - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b42

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Council of the City of Wakefield, titled "Market Consultation - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement," is currently in the planning stage. This engagement aims to update the Market Position Statement for the care market across the Wakefield district, focusing on services for individuals over 18 years of age. It is part of the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process is centered in Wakefield, United Kingdom, with key engagement completion deadline set for 2nd June 2026 at 17:00. Interested parties can participate by submitting completed questionnaires via the YORtender system using reference 100110680 - RFS26-041.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, especially those specialising in nursing homes, residential homes, respite services, supported living, extra care, housing-related support, domiciliary care, day opportunities, and preventative services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) wishing to engage with Wakefield Council in enhancing care provisions. With the contract period anticipated between 1st July 2026 and 31st August 2026, participating businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings and customer base within the region.

## Notice

The Adults and Health Workforce and Commissioning department within Wakefield Council are in the process of updating the Market Position Statement for the care market across the Wakefield district. We are looking to engage with the whole sector regarding the care market in Wakefield for over 18s, including care services from, not limited to: * Nursing Homes * Residential Homes * Respite Services * Supported Living * Extra Care * Housing Related Support * Domiciliary Care (Home Care) * Day Opportunities * Preventative (VCSE)

### Planning Information

The Adults and Health Workforce and Commissioning department within Wakefield Council are in the process of updating the Market Position Statement for the care market across the Wakefield district.
Wakefield Council is looking to engage with the whole sector regarding the care market in Wakefield for over 18s, including care services from, not limited to:
• Nursing Homes
• Residential Homes
• Respite Services
• Supported Living
• Extra Care
• Housing Related Support
• Domiciliary Care (Home Care)
• Day Opportunities
• Preventative (VCSE)
Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) reference: 100110680 - RFS26-041 - Wakefield Adult Social Care Market Position Statement, no later than 17:00 on 02/06/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045475-2026 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045475-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045475-2026
  18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com

## Provenance

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