--- title: "Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-29" --- # Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d62a.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford." The procurement is aimed at the health and social work services industry category and is located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The Council is engaging with providers experienced in delivering alternative respite solutions, with preliminary market engagement activities scheduled, including an online event on 10th September 2026. Key milestones include a deadline for engagement on 2nd October 2026, with further notices expected by 5th October 2026. The procurement follows the "light touch" regime and is above the threshold, indicating a significant scope of work with an estimated gross value of £900,000, out of which £750,000 is the net amount in GBP. This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative respite services, such as those offering day trips, leisure activities, and community opportunities at minimal or no cost. The process is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Participating businesses have a chance to collaborate directly with the Council's commissioning team during the market shaping activities in August 2026, allowing them to influence the service specification and delivery model. With the procurement set to commence in April 2027 and the potential contract term extending until March 2032, this tender presents a significant opportunity for long-term engagement in the public sector. ## Notice City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council wishes to inform and engage providers who have experience of delivering support to carers of its plans to commission a service which provides alternatives to traditional respite, in advance of a tender process this autumn. The Council is keen to work collaboratively with potential providers to help shape the future service model, including: * Access to free and low-cost day trips, leisure activities and community opportunities. * Information, advice and guidance to empower Carers to plan and arrange their own short breaks and activities. Market shaping opportunity (August 2026) As part of the service development process, we would like to invite potential providers to meet with us during August to help shape the service specification and delivery model, provide feedback on the proposed service model, and discuss how they may approach the delivery of this service. Informal discussions will be held on a one-to-one basis with members of the Commissioning Team. Market Engagement Event (September 2026) Following the individual engagement meetings, the Council will hold an online market engagement event via Microsoft Teams on 10th September from 13.30 to 14.30. This session will be open to all interested providers and will include * An overview of the service * Information on the procurement process * Key dates and anticipated timelines * Opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification All information presented and discussed at this event will be captured and published on YorTender for any providers who are unable to attend. For further information please see Market Engagement on future plans for Alternatives to Respite services in Bradford, ref 100112845 on the YORtender (eu-supply) portal ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107767&TID=100112845&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071585-2026 | | 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 | 29 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071585-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071585-2026 29th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107767&TID=100112845&B= - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ - 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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