Scope
Reference
103345
Description
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council invites providers to tender to deliver independent assessments and advice on equipment for independent living and sensory needs equipment to eligible individuals aged 16+We are looking for organisations that can • Provide impartial advice and information about available equipment • Promote choice and control for people through a demonstration area, with a range of equipment containing appropriate and cost-effective items • Encourage strength-based support by utilising personal, local, community and social networks and maximising those strengths to enable them to support people to achieve their desired outcomes, thereby meeting their needs and improving or maintaining their wellbeing • Provide a flexible approach by holding roadshows across the Bradford District to allow individuals to try small equipment before they purchase it at a location close to their home/they are comfortable in, rather than travelling to the equipment showroom • Be able to handle simple cases confidently, using an Occupational Therapy model and be able to judge when to refer complex cases for an OT assessment
Total value (estimated)
- £272,000 excluding VAT
- £326,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Up to 12 months in one or more extension periods
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Specified in tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Specified in tender documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 December 2025, 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)
30 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Service Specificatoin | Response to Service Specification 85% |
Quality |
| Social Value | Social Value 10% |
Quality |
| Price | Price 5% |
Price |
Weighting description
Response to service specification 85% Social Value 10% Price 5%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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: Leonora Heyes
Email: leonora.heyes@bradford.gov.uk
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government