Upcoming

Market Engagement for the Provision of Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services-Framework (2)

Bradford Children & Families Trust · Local or regional public body

In brief

Bradford Children & Families Trust has announced plans to buy care work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £9,250,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 8 years, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 16 bids per contract for care contracts in this region (from 262 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £9,250,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Purpose of the event: The session will provide an opportunity to: • Outline BCFT’s commissioning intentions for Lots 2 to 6 • Clarify the scope, service models, and expectations across these Lots • Discuss key quality, compliance, and outcome requirements, including alignment with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 • Enable providers to ask questions and seek clarification in advance of the formal tender publication. The event forms part of BCFT’s wider engagement with the market to ensure the Framework supports a diverse, high-quality provider base and delivers improved outcomes for young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and…Read the full description
Purpose of the event: The session will provide an opportunity to: • Outline BCFT’s commissioning intentions for Lots 2 to 6 • Clarify the scope, service models, and expectations across these Lots • Discuss key quality, compliance, and outcome requirements, including alignment with the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 • Enable providers to ask questions and seek clarification in advance of the formal tender publication. The event forms part of BCFT’s wider engagement with the market to ensure the Framework supports a diverse, high-quality provider base and delivers improved outcomes for young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). Framework Lots – Scope The Market Engagement Event will focus on Lots 2 to 6 only. Providers with an interest in delivering services within these Lots are strongly encouraged to attend. Further details on individual Lot requirements will be provided during the session. Event Details • Event: Additional Market Engagement Event • Focus: Lots 2–6 – Post 16 Supported Accommodation and Support Services Framework • Location: Microsoft Teams • Date and Time: Wednesday 22nd April - 11:00 until 11:45 Registration To register your interest in attending this Market Engagement Event, please email: ChildrensCommissioning@bradford.gov.uk . Please use the subject line: Market Engagement Event – Post 16 Supported Accommodation Framework (Lots 2–6). Joining instructions and further details will be shared with registered attendees ahead of the event. Procurement Portal. The formal procurement opportunity will be published via eu supply.com. Providers are advised to ensure they are registered on the portal to access documentation and submit any future bids.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 032619-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

12

Awards

1

Suppliers it has used most for care

  • Bradford Cyrenians Limited1 contract

Similar open tenders

All open care tenders
  1. Non Clinical Integrated Crisis Model

    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustNorth East, Yorkshire and the HumberSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.25mestimated
  2. Framework for the Provision of Forensic Testing

    The Council of the City of WakefieldYorkshire and the HumberSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services

    Closing soon4 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £1.7mframework ceiling
  3. Regional Care Cooperative - Supported Accommodation

    Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services

    Closing soon6 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £20mframework ceiling
  4. Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Integrated Community Equipment Loans Service (DRS ICELS)

    Sheffield City CouncilYorkshire and the HumberSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £140mestimated
  5. Community Developmental Sexual Health Service

    East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilYorkshire and the HumberSocial and domiciliary care

    Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1mestimated

From notice 032619-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.