Scope
Reference
CBMC-PTR-177-2025-26
Description
City of Bradford Metropolitan Council is looking for Service Provider(s) that will engage and enthuse local people in urban areas to increase the amount and quality of green space in their neighbourhoods and evaluate the impact it has on mental wellbeing. Activities will encourage people to work together, giving them a sense of ownership of the green spaces to enable them to be cared for and maintained in the future. The service will increase local people's knowledge, awareness and appreciation of plants, wildlife and nature and the benefits that they have. It will increase people's skills in community engagement, communication, gardening, food growing and increasing biodiversity.
Total value (estimated)
- £558,000 excluding VAT
- £669,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- Possible extension to 1 February 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension of the contract is conditional on meeting performance standards and having sufficient budget.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92330000 - Recreational-area services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 October 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Service Model and Delivery Plan | Quality | 25% |
| Mobilisation and Operational Plan | Quality | 20% |
| Evidence of Previous Experience | Quality | 15% |
| Service Access, Engagement, and Communication | Quality | 15% |
| Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact | Quality | 15% |
| Social Value and Additional Benefits | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Donald Onekutu
Email: donald.onekutu@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government