Scope
Reference
AS26607
Description
The current Hampshire Disabilities Day Opportunities Model (HDDOM) was developed by Hampshire County Council to address growing and evolving needs in adult social care, particularly for people with disabilities and adults who required structured daytime support. It was also developed to better safeguard, contract manage and review finances. The service has entered its final extension period and is required to be retendered to ensure Hampshire may meet the needs of its eligible residents.
The new framework will be an evolution from HDDOM and will be named Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF) and will be aligned with the Care Act 2014, aiming to meet eligible care needs by offering meaningful daytime activities that promote wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.
HDOF will be designed to provide daytime activities and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older adults and people with mental health needs. The model includes:
- Traditional day care centres
- Vocational training
- Community-based services
- Specialist services for complex needs
The need for these service exists because of the following factors:
Support for Independent Living:
- Offers structured environments that promote independence, skill-building, and social engagement.
- Some individuals with disabilities or age-related conditions cannot safely remain at home alone during the day.
Carer Respite:
- Provides respite for family carers, especially older carers or those who need to work during the day
Preventative Care:
- By offering meaningful daytime activities, it will help to prevent deterioration in mental and physical health, reducing the need for more intensive interventions later.
- Users report high satisfaction, with many describing the services as enjoyable and beneficial to their wellbeing.
- The service also aims to support the Public Health agenda through a range of educational and occupational activity.
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000,000 excluding VAT
- £288,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 August 2026 to 29 August 2030
- Possible extension to 29 August 2038
- 12 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ35 - South Hampshire
- UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
- UKJ37 - North Hampshire
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
- UKJ32 - Southampton
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 November 2025
Engagement process description
Hampshire County Council is inviting providers to attend an online market engagement event via Microsoft Teams to discuss the proposed development of a Day Opportunities Service framework.
The current Hampshire Disabilities Day Opportunities Model (HDDOM) was developed by Hampshire County Council to address growing and evolving needs in adult social care, particularly for people with disabilities and adults who required structured daytime support. It was also developed to better safeguard, contract manage and review finances. The service has entered its final extension period and is required to be retendered to ensure Hampshire may meet the needs of its eligible residents.
The new framework will be an evolution from HDDOM and will be named Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework (HDOF) and will be aligned with the Care Act 2014, aiming to meet eligible care needs by offering meaningful daytime activities that promote wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.
HDOF will be designed to provide daytime activities and support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older adults and people with mental health needs. The model includes:
- Traditional day care centres
- Vocational training
- Community-based services
- Specialist services for complex needs
The need for these service exists because of the following factors:
Support for Independent Living:
- Offers structured environments that promote independence, skill-building, and social engagement.
- Some individuals with disabilities or age-related conditions cannot safely remain at home alone during the day.
Carer Respite:
- Provides respite for family carers, especially older carers or those who need to work during the day
Preventative Care:
- By offering meaningful daytime activities, it will help to prevent deterioration in mental and physical health, reducing the need for more intensive interventions later.
- Users report high satisfaction, with many describing the services as enjoyable and beneficial to their wellbeing.
- The service also aims to support the Public Health agenda through a range of educational and occupational activity.
The call-offs made from this framework will be named Day Services Call-Off. These call-offs will aim to give greater clarity of service selection based on criteria which may include price, locality, staffing arrangements and opening hours.
Purpose of the Event:
The session will outline our early thinking around day opportunity services and provide an opportunity for providers to share their views and help shape future plans.
- Event Details: Choice of either attending in person at Ashburton Hall, Hampshire County Council, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UJ or via Microsoft Teams link to join virtually.
- Date & Time: 5th November at 1:30pm.
- To Attend: Please register on In-Tend Hampshire County Council Electronic Tendering Site - Home. Once you have registered, please search AS26607 Hampshire Day Opportunities Framework and confirm your attendance via the correspondence function. Please provide the name of your organisation, the name of your attendee (max 2 attendees per organisation), the attendee email address(es) and whether they will be attending in person or virtually. They will then receive a calendar invitation with the Teams link.
Information about questionnaires we wish to receive a response to, future updates and notes from the events can also be found within In-Tend at AS26607.
Important Note:
This market engagement is for information-gathering purposes only. Hampshire County Council is not committed to procuring the service at this stage. Progression to procurement is subject to budget approval and internal governance.
We look forward to hearing your views and working collaboratively with the market.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 June 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Hampshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-7586-PWLP
High St, The Castle
Winchester
SO23 8UJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Strategic Procurement Team
Email: AHCprocurement@hants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hants.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government