CRF Community Advice & Support programme (General Advice)
City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £9,600,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
18 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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 Connect and Guidance 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 29 September 2026.
Contact & helpdesk
Registration Organisations should, in the first instance, access YORtender - Reference 100114028, review the associated documentation, and formally express their interest in attending the Market Engagement Event via the YORtender messaging portal by providing the following information: Organisation name Contact name Job title Email address Telephone number Response deadline (UK time): 27/09/2026 12:00:00
Additional details
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.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Care 24-7 Limited
6 contracts wonlatest 18 Feb 2026ends 31 Mar 2030£8m
total awarded
- 2
Waythrough
5 contracts wonlatest 22 Jun 2026ends 30 Sept 2030£15m
total awarded
- 3
Horton Housing Support Limited
5 contracts wonlatest 1 Jun 2026ends 30 Sept 2030£12m
total awarded
- 4
CDW Limited
4 contracts wonlatest 28 Sept 2026ends 30 Oct 2031£5m
total awarded
- 5
CONTROLLED SPACE LIMITED
£253,259
total awarded
Care 24-7 Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilKey Dates
Published
18 September 2026
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