Short Breaks and Alternatives to Respite for Carers in the Bradford District
- Buyer
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Value
- £750,000
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Where
- Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Bradford Council wants to pay a provider to run a service for unpaid carers. The service includes organising day trips and short breaks, offering free or cheap social and leisure activities, and helping carers plan accessible holidays with the people they support.
What the buyer wants
• Organise and deliver day trips and short breaks for unpaid carers, with or without the person they care for • Provide access to free or low-cost social, leisure and community-based activities • Give information, guidance and resources to help carers plan holidays and overcome barriers to accessible, inclusive options
Likely requirements
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This is a social care and activities delivery contract, not a trade service. Most tradespeople (builders, electricians, cleaners, plumbers) will be disqualified unless they work for an organisation already providing care or community services.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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