- Lot LOT-0001. Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
- Lot LOT-0002. Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
- Lot LOT-0003. Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
- Lot LOT-0004. Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
- Lot LOT-0005. Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
Scope
Reference
BHCC - 038451
Description
The Council requires the provision of high-quality Day Opportunities to include a range of activities, work and learning opportunities in the city for adults who may have one or more of the following support needs:
• Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
• Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
• Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
The Council is conducting this procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using an open procedure, with bidders who pass the qualifying criteria being awarded a contract, with the aim of awarding multiple contracts.
Individual placements will be made on a spot purchase basis throughout the life of the contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £12,800,000 excluding VAT
- £12,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2031
- Possible extension to 25 May 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Up to 3 year additional extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Lot LOT-0001. Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
Description
Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic. See service specification. Please note values are indicative and will vary based on referrals
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,120,000 excluding VAT
- £5,120,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
Description
Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.
Lot value (estimated)
- £640,000 excluding VAT
- £640,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Description
Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,560,000 excluding VAT
- £2,560,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0004. Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
Description
Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,840,000 excluding VAT
- £3,840,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0005. Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
Description
Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex. See service specification. Please note values are based on estimates and will vary based on referrals throughout the life of the contracts.
Lot value (estimated)
- £640,000 excluding VAT
- £640,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
Lot LOT-0002. Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
Lot LOT-0003. Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Lot LOT-0004. Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
Lot LOT-0005. Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
As noted in the ITT
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
Lot LOT-0002. Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
Lot LOT-0003. Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Lot LOT-0004. Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
Lot LOT-0005. Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
As noted in the ITT
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
Lot LOT-0002. Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
Lot LOT-0003. Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Lot LOT-0004. Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
Lot LOT-0005. Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 April 2026
Award criteria
Lot LOT-0001. Adults with Learning Disabilities and who may also be autistic
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 100% quality |
Price |
Weighting description
100% quality
Lot LOT-0002. Adults who are Neurodivergent and who may also be autistic
Lot LOT-0003. Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Lot LOT-0004. Adults with Learning Disabilities who may also be autistic and assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
Lot LOT-0005. Neurodivergent Adults who may also be autistic who have been assessed by the Council as having needs and behaviours that would be considered complex.
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 100% Quality |
Price |
Weighting description
100% Quality
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNNH-3312-CQGT
Hove Town Hall, Norton Road
Hove
BN3 3BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government