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Sensory Needs - Social Support Services

Bracknell Forest Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is looking for suppliers for care work (South East).

The estimated value is £35,200 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 18 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Associated tender documents are found at the above website

What the notice says

This service is intended to support any Bracknell Forest resident aged 18 or over with a visual impairment, including deafblind. The purpose of the service is to provide person-centred information, advice and guidance (IAG) to enable people to continue to lead independent, fulfilling lives. This is not a clinical service and does not undertake statutory sensory impairment support.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £35,200 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 18 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

21 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 079780-2026

About the buyer

Bracknell Forest Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Aptine Care Services aka Aptine Ltd1 contract
Aura Bracknell Consultancy Limited1 contract
Be Well Care Ltd1 contract
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 contract
Connect Care Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Bracknell Forest Borough Council

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From notice 079780-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.