Open tender · United Kingdom · Services

Short Breaks and Alternatives to Respite for Carers in the Bradford District

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Short Breaks and Alternatives to Respite for Carers in the Bradford District”. Bids close on 2 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £750,000. Who can bid: Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Carer short-breaks and respite support service in Bradford, for charities and small social care providers

The Council is commissioning a provider to run short breaks and alternatives to respite for unpaid carers in the Bradford district. The service covers organised day trips and short breaks, free or low-cost social, leisure and community activities, and information and guidance on planning accessible holidays. The estimated value is £750,000 excluding VAT, running from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a possible extension to 31 March 2032.

Who can win it

  • Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises

Key facts

Estimated value
£750,000
Contract period
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with possible extension to 31 March 2032
How bids are judged
90% response to service specification and 10% social value
Published
05 Oct 2026

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