Open tenders / Health & social care
Planned procurement · Notice 086101-2026
CRF Community Advice & Support programme (General Advice)
- Value
- £9.6m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030
In plain English
Bradford Council is gathering views from providers ahead of commissioning welfare advice services across the district, with the contract expected to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. It is testing a possible three-part model covering welfare advice, community welfare connect, and network support and training, with a supplier engagement event on 21 September 2026.
Good fit for: Advice charities and community organisations offering benefits, debt and housing support.
- This is early market engagement only, not a live tender — no bidding yet
- Total value around £9.6m over three years, likely suiting lead providers or partnerships
- Service doesn't start until April 2027, so a long wait before any income
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to inform the future procurement of integrated Welfare Advice Services across Bradford District, with an anticipated contract commencement date of 1 April 2027. The Council is exploring a potential three-lot commissioning model comprising: (1) Welfare Advice Services, (2) Community Welfare Connect Services, and (3) Welfare Advice Network Support and Training Services. The future service aims to provide accessible, inclusive and high-quality support for residents experiencing financial hardship and welfare-related challenges, including welfare benefits, debt, housing and wider advice and support needs. The Council is seeking feedback from the market on service design, lotting arrangements, lead provider and partnership models, mobilisation considerations, delivery capacity, and opportunities for innovation. Feedback received will help inform the procurement strategy, service specification and future route to market. Interested providers will be invited to attend a supplier engagement event on 21 September 2026. Event location and joining details will be provided to registered attendees in due course. Participation in this engagement exercise is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation.
Procedure: not stated. Published 10 Sep 2026.
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