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Community Sensory Service

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking market feedback to help inform and shape a possible upcoming procurement to establish a new Community Sensory Service for the BCP Council area via a preliminary market engagement exercise. The Community Sensory Support Service will provide practical, emotional, and informational support to adults (aged 18 and over) in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole who have significant sight and/or hearing impairments, including those with dual sensory loss (deaf blindness). The aim of the Community Sensory Support Service is to promote and sustain the independence and inclusion of people using the service by being part of a co-ordinated approach which reduces individuals' dependency on statutory services and exclusion from mainstream community life. Interested organisations are invited to complete the attached questionnaire. Completed (read more...)

Summary: The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is initiating the planning phase for a potential procurement titled "Community Sensory Service," aimed at delivering Health and Social Work Services. This procurement is in the services category and involves a preliminary market engagement exercise to gather feedback for crafting a Community Sensory Support Service to aid adults aged 18 and over with significant sight and/or hearing impairments in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole areas. The market engagement process is currently in the planning stage, with interested organisations invited to submit completed questionnaires by 27 February 2026. The location for service delivery is within the UKK24 region, and the expected contract period, should the procurement progress, is from 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2028.

Community Based Mental Health Provision for Norfolk and Suffolk - Early Market Engagement

Description: NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB on behalf of both itself and NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB invites suitably qualified Providers to participate within early market engagement with the Commissioners re the future provision of Community based mental health services.

Over the past five years, demand for urgent and emergency mental health support in Norfolk and Suffolk has grown and it is continuing to grow. To help people stay well and avoid crisis admissions, both areas have developed community-based mental health and wellbeing services such as crisis support and wellbeing hubs, telephone support and short stay recovery houses. These services provide safe spaces and support for people aged 18+ years who may be struggling.

The Commissioner is in the process of reviewing our approach to commissioning this community-based (read more...)

Summary: The current procurement process, tagged as planning, is initiated by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB. The tender is titled "Community Based Mental Health Provision for Norfolk and Suffolk - Early Market Engagement" and falls under the health services industry category. The services will be located in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk, intended to enhance community mental health services. This procurement stage involves early market engagement, with an emphasis on gathering feedback, and is set to end its soft market testing phase by 17:00 on 2nd March 2026. This particular stage aims to inform the re-commissioning approach due from April 2027 through the new NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB.

Housing Support for care experienced young people (East Lothian Council)

Description: East Lothian Council requires a provider to deliver housing support services (not including tenancy management) to care experienced young people in accommodation provided by East Lothian Council. The service provider will also work with partner organisations to recruit and support 'peer flatmates' to live with the care experienced young people.

Summary: East Lothian Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring housing support services aimed at care-experienced young people. This tender, titled "Housing Support for care experienced young people (East Lothian Council)," falls under the health and social work services industry category. The contract is set to be executed in the East Lothian region (UKM73). Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 13th March 2026, with the contract potentially starting on the same date. The process, utilising an open procurement method, involves electronic submission of bids exclusively in English. The contract is designed for a 4-year period, with possible renewals of two additional one-year terms.

Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services

Description: Cheshire East Council are recommissioning supported living, outreach and day opportunities services. Theses services are currently commissioned through the 'Complex Needs DPS - Dynamic Purchasing System' and the 'Day Opportunities FPS - Flexible Purchasing System' Under the Care Act, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure this service is available for the residents of Cheshire East. Contracted providers deliver high quality, safe and personalised care and support to Adults over 18 (and individuals 16+ who are transitioning into adulthood). The services promote choice, dignity, control and quality of life for all residents and provide modernised care and support services that deliver value for money. This contract includes the following provisions: Mental Health, Learning Disability, Physical Disability, and people with Autism and challenging behaviour. The new contract (read more...)

Summary: Cheshire East Council is planning a procurement process for 'Supported Living, Outreach and Day Opportunities Services', aimed at recommissioning these vital services. This initiative focuses on health and social work services within the UKD62 region, including Cheshire East, to deliver modernised care for adults over 18, as well as individuals transitioning into adulthood. Key procurement stages, such as market engagement events, are scheduled for Spring 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under a ‘light touch’ regime, with the contract slated to commence in April 2027 and potentially running for up to seven years, reflecting extensions. The council's legal obligations are underpinned by the Care Act, ensuring service availability for local residents.

Domestic Abuse Sanctuary and Safe Accommodation Support Services HDG/2025/944

Description: Stoke-on-Trent is committed to creating a safer, stronger city where all residents can live free from Domestic Abuse. The vision is to prevent domestic abuse from happening and to respond appropriately and effectively to those vulnerable to, or affected by, domestic abuse. Research suggests that the majority of DA remains largely hidden and consistently under-reported to the Police and other agencies. It is estimated that around 42% of all domestic abuse related crimes are unreported each year but remain hidden. In the UK, it is estimated that 1.6 million women and 712,000 men aged 16 years and over, experienced domestic abuse in the last year. Stoke-on-Trent city council currently commissions a range of housing related support for victims of domestic abuse. The existing Service Agreements for these provisions (read more...)

Summary: Stoke on Trent City Council is planning a procurement process focused on delivering 'Domestic Abuse Sanctuary and Safe Accommodation Support Services' under the industry category of 'Social work and related services'. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive support for victims of domestic abuse within the Stoke-on-Trent area, classified under the region UKG23 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 3rd March 2026 at the Civic Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. Interested parties must register by 27th February 2026. The tender's total estimated value stands at £3,296,400 over three years, starting from 1st October 2026, with the potential for renewal up to 30th September 2031.

Children's Activities Framework - Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)

Description: The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for children's activities including Holidays Activities & Food (HAF). In order to help inform such an exercise, the Council is undertaking this second pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available in the market, seeking feedback and guidance from providers. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a national programme funded by the Department for Education (DfE). The programme targets children and young people from Reception to Year 11 (ages 4 to 16) who are in receipt of benefit-related free school meals (FSMs). It offers free access to nutritious meals and engaging activities, aiming to alleviate holiday hunger, reduce social isolation, and encourage physical activity. There will be a supplier presentation briefing session held on Tuesday 3rd March (read more...)

Summary: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement exercise titled "Children’s Activities Framework – Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)". This initiative falls under the services industry category and is set to deliver in the United Kingdom. The procurement process involves a pre-market engagement phase, inviting feedback and guidance from potential providers. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 9th February 2026, and businesses interested in participating must confirm their attendance at a supplier presentation briefing session scheduled for 3rd March 2026. The deadline to send confirmation is by 12 noon on 2nd March 2026. The HAF programme, funded by the Department for Education, aims to provide free meals and activities for children in receipt of free school meals, supporting their nutritional and social needs during holidays.

Reopening of Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service

Description: UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2026 REOPENING OF THE FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK The previously advertised flexible framework relative to Children's Support at Home Service commenced on 01 April 2022. In accordance with its terms, it is now being opened for New Entrants to be admitted under the same requirements as the original tender exercise and as noted herein. ORIGINAL CONTRACT NOTICE TEXT: The Council seeks to commission a flexible, responsive and consistently high quality service. Providers shall have the capability to work with children and young people, between the ages of 0 and 18 years, where there is an identified need to provide a flexible Support at Home service to the individual child or their parents/carers within the home environment or in the community. The Framework will run for a period (read more...)

Summary: Falkirk Council is reopening its Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Children's Support at Home Service in the UK region of Falkirk (UKM76). This procurement falls under the category of social work and related services, as per CPV 85300000, and aims to deliver flexible support to children and young people with varying support needs. The process has been initiated using an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit electronic responses by 11:00 on 9 March 2026. The procurement consists of two active lots: ‘Complex Support at Home’ and ‘Support at Home’, and has a total value of £1.6 million. The framework was originally set to run from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with an optional three-year extension.

Provision of Social worker services for BFSAI

Description: Provision of Social Wokrer Services for British Forces South Atlantic Islands. There is a requirement in MOD Policy to promote and maintain the welfare of Service Personnel and of the Service Community, the provision of Social Work Services (SWS) is a main contributor to the requirement. As far as possible the services should seek to replicate the elements of statutory social work provided by local authorities in the UK. Non-statutory and certain statutory SWS are not required on a 24/7 basis but must accommodate local circumstances and be flexible enough to meet changing customer and Service demands. Service welfare provision is primarily intended to manage the crictical connection between welfare and operational effectiveness. BFSAI social care and welfare support will be required in many forms, to a military (read more...)

Summary: The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Social Worker Services for British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI)". This procurement, categorised under welfare services, primarily targets children and young people and is intended to support military personnel and their families. The service will be provided in unique military settings such as the Falkland Islands and Saint Helena, requiring familiarity with military systems and environments. The procurement stage is currently active, with an open procedure method and submissions due by 10:00 AM on 17th March 2026. The awarding decision is expected by 23:59 PM on 23rd March 2026, with services commencing from 1st July 2026 for three years, possibly extending to five years.

MSK AI Service

Description: The Authority requirement is for a safe, consistent, affordable, and innovative UK based digital physiotherapy clinic using artificial intelligence (AI). The expectation is for the delivery of an end-to-end clinical service for both new and existing patients; operating as a complete alternative to standard care pathways and not limited to an adjunctive, supplementary, or "waiting well" initiative. The model specified is for a supplier capable of assuming full clinical and operational ownership of the entire patient pathway including initial referral intake, diagnostic triage, clinical assessment, individualised treatment planning, treatment delivery, and discharge. To this end the supplier must be CQC registered to demonstrate robust clinical governance and the AI solution must be a class IIa medical device that is available 24/7 to ensure safe, rapid triage, and clinical (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the "MSK AI Service" is currently in the planning stage, spearheaded by the Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. This effort will culminate in the creation of the East of England Community Health & Care Trust from 1st April 2026. The initiative seeks to establish a UK-based digital physiotherapy clinic leveraging AI technology, aimed at delivering a full clinical service pathway. With a value of £2,000,000, the services are classified under the physiotherapy services category and pertain to the delivery regions of UKH1 and UKH2. Suppliers interested are required to communicate their capability by 23rd February 2026, and the contract commencement is anticipated on 1st April 2026. The procurement adheres to the PSR Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process, with a 3-year initial term and options for extension.

Supported Living Placement for ID351909

Description: Provision of a Supported Living Placement for ID351909

Summary: Darlington Borough Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Supported Living Placement for ID351909," with an emphasis on health and social work services. The procurement method is open and categorized as below threshold - open competition, indicating a fair competitive opportunity. Located in the United Kingdom region UKC, the council has provided a deadline for submissions on 3rd March 2026, with the contract period expected to run from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2036. The estimated contract value is £335,000, and submissions are accepted electronically.