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title: "Community Day Opportunities Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069cd7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Community Day Opportunities Framework

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069cd7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Hertfordshire County Council involves the planned "Community Day Opportunities Framework," a contract aimed at commissioning flexible, person-centred support services within community settings. The focus is on providing services such as structured day activities, community-based programmes, and skills development for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and older individuals. With a budget of £6.5 million, the project aligns with the Care Act duties and the Connected Lives model, enabling a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with the framework expected to commence on 1st October 2027 and conclude by 30th September 2033. The procurement notice is set to be released on 1st December 2026. This service-focused procurement covers the East of England region, specifically in Stevenage, UKH23.

This procurement presents positive opportunities for businesses offering community-led support services aiming to foster social inclusion and personal independence. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are innovative and capable of delivering outcomes-focused solutions. Organisations with expertise in providing community-based activities that enhance wellbeing, employment, or volunteering pathways will find this framework potentially beneficial for growth. By participating, businesses can contribute to diverse support options within the community, aligning with the commissioning approach that values market diversity and responsiveness to individual needs.

## Notice

The Community Day Opportunities (CDO) Framework is a flexible commissioning arrangement that enables the delivery of person-centred support within community settings. It is designed to support adults, including those with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and older people, to achieve meaningful outcomes, maintain independence, and remain connected within their local communities. The framework promotes a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach in line with Care Act duties and the Connected Lives model. It enables a wide range of support options, including structured day services, community-based activities, skills development, and opportunities that enhance wellbeing, social inclusion, and employment or volunteering pathways. Services are typically accessed through brokerage or direct commissioning and are intended to be flexible and responsive to individual needs. The framework also supports market diversity, encouraging providers to develop innovative and community-led solutions that deliver positive outcomes for individuals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046151-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046151-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046151-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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