Official UK procurement notice
Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities
Authority: The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (Local council)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionTenders were invited by the Council from Suppliers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Day Opportunities (the "Services").
The Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider who is able to meet appropriate specifications and requirements as set out in the tender documents and provide a high quality service.
The Service Provider will provide an age appropriate choice of structured premises based and community based activities to all Service Users in accordance with their preference and interests, that meets their assessed care and support needs.
Provide varied activities both indoors and outdoors which are reviewed and altered on a regular basis in consultation with Service Users.
There are 5 Lots available, each with a maximum budget per year.
North Kirklees Rural Crafts (122 places per week)
- North Kirklees Branches Services (81 places per week)
- South Kirklees Waverley Hall Day Opportunities (180 places per week)
- South Kirklees Horticultural (90 places per week) - South Kirklees Crafts (135 places per week)
- How the procedure runs: This Competitive Flexible Procedure will be conducted in two (2) stages. Stage 1 - Tender Stage: Step 1 - Completeness and Compliance Checks Submitted Tenders will initially be checked for compliance with the instructions provided in this document, including confirmation that the documents have been completed fully and correctly and have been signed as requested. Failure to correctly complete and sign all the relevant documentation may result in your Tender being treated as non-compliant and the Tender may be eliminated from the process at this stage and not considered further. Step 2 - Excluded and Excludable Suppliers The Council will confirm that neither the Supplier or any Connected Person(s), Associated Persons or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Cabinet Office Debarment List. To the extent that any such entities are listed on the Debarment List, the Council will consider whether to exclude the Supplier from participating in the procurement process. Step 3 - Conditions of Participation The suitability of Suppliers will be assessed in accordance with the specified Conditions of Participation contained within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire. This will be marked purely on a pass or fail basis to ensure that the Supplier is able to meet the Council's minimum requirements. Tenderers who do not indicate that they meet the Council's minimum Conditions of Participation may be excluded from the process at this stage. Step 4 - Quality Assessment All submitted Tenders which have not been rejected during the previous steps will be assessed to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The Council will determine the Most Advantageous Tender by applying the Award Criteria which is more fully described in these Tender Documents. The basis of the Council's Award Criteria will be based on 100% Quality. Step 5 - Identification of Preferred Supplier The final score for each Tenderer which will determine ranking, and the Preferred Supplier will be identified. The Preferred Supplier will be the Supplier whose submission scored the highest at Stage 1 Step 4. Step 6 - Notify Unsuccessful Suppliers Suppliers who were not selected as the Preferred Supplier will not continue in the procurement process. The Council may choose to notify Suppliers that they have been unsuccessful at this, or any, stage of the procurement process (but does not bind itself to do so). Stage 2 - Preferred Supplier Stage: Step 1 - Preferred Supplier Due Diligence (1) As part of the due diligence process, the Supplier information provided on the Central Digital Platform and/ or responses to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire of the Preferred Supplier will be verified, and any required certification and evidence will be requested. Step 2 - Preferred Supplier Due Diligence (2) The assessment panel reserve the right to undertake further due diligence with the Preferred Supplier in order to verify that their submission is compliant with the Service Specification.
CPV: Health and social work services
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value (£2,816,765 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1North Kirklees Rural CraftsAwardedRenewalPublished value£598,401
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
Lot #2North Kirklees Branches ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£413,243
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
Lot #3South Kirklees Waverley Hall Day OpportunitiesAwardedRenewalPublished value£820,067
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
Lot #4South Kirklees HorticulturalAwardedRenewalPublished value£394,022
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
Lot #5South Kirklees CraftsAwardedRenewalPublished value£591,033
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (1)
- Quality: For each specific Lot, the Award Criteria will be applied as follows: Assessment of the Quality Award Criteria - one hundred percent (100%)
- Economic & financial standing
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
- Technical & professional ability
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 23 Apr 2026, 13:38 BST
- Last source update
- 4 Aug 2026, 12:52 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 22 Jun 2026
- Authority reference
KMCAS-227- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-037087- Accelerated
- Light touch contract
- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06899fFind a Tender
- How it runs
This Competitive Flexible Procedure will be conducted in two (2) stages.
Stage 1 - Tender Stage:
Step 1 - Completeness and Compliance Checks
Submitted Tenders will initially be checked for compliance with the instructions provided in this document, including confirmation that the documents have been completed fully and correctly and have been signed as requested. Failure to correctly complete and sign all the relevant documentation may result in your Tender being treated as non-compliant and the Tender may be eliminated from the process at this stage and not considered further.
Step 2 - Excluded and Excludable Suppliers
The Council will confirm that neither the Supplier or any Connected Person(s), Associated Persons or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Cabinet Office Debarment List. To the extent that any such entities are listed on the Debarment List, the Council will consider whether to exclude the Supplier from participating in the procurement process.
Step 3 - Conditions of Participation
The suitability of Suppliers will be assessed in accordance with the specified Conditions of Participation contained within the Procurement Specific Questionnaire. This will be marked purely on a pass or fail basis to ensure that the Supplier is able to meet the Council's minimum requirements. Tenderers who do not indicate that they meet the Council's minimum Conditions of Participation may be excluded from the process at this stage.
Step 4 - Quality Assessment
All submitted Tenders which have not been rejected during the previous steps will be assessed to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The Council will determine the Most Advantageous Tender by applying the Award Criteria which is more fully described in these Tender Documents. The basis of the Council's Award Criteria will be based on 100% Quality.
Step 5 - Identification of Preferred Supplier
The final score for each Tenderer which will determine ranking, and the Preferred Supplier will be identified. The Preferred Supplier will be the Supplier whose submission scored the highest at Stage 1 Step 4.
Step 6 - Notify Unsuccessful Suppliers
Suppliers who were not selected as the Preferred Supplier will not continue in the procurement process. The Council may choose to notify Suppliers that they have been unsuccessful at this, or any, stage of the procurement process (but does not bind itself to do so).
Stage 2 - Preferred Supplier Stage:
Step 1 - Preferred Supplier Due Diligence (1)
As part of the due diligence process, the Supplier information provided on the Central Digital Platform and/ or responses to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire of the Preferred Supplier will be verified, and any required certification and evidence will be requested.
Step 2 - Preferred Supplier Due Diligence (2)
The assessment panel reserve the right to undertake further due diligence with the Preferred Supplier in order to verify that their submission is compliant with the Service Specification.
- Risks
Please note Known Risks have been assessed as part of this procurement and in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Council reserves the right to modify this contract where such changes meet the criteria for permitted modifications under Section 74 and Schedule 8 of the Act.
This includes, but is not limited to:
The Council reserves the right to adapt to any changes with regards to any Regulatory body changes, case law and government legislation changes.
The Council reserves the right to decrease/increase the value of the contract due to annual budget setting.
Any such modifications shall be undertaken in compliance with the permitted grounds set out in Section 74 and Schedule 8 of the Act, including but not limited to modifications arising from unforeseeable circumstances or the materialisation of a known risk.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 18 May 2026, 13:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 8 May 2026, 13:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
All tender documents are available free of charge from YORtender at the following Website;
Timeline
23 Apr 2026 → 4 Aug 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published176 days ago23 Apr 2026, 13:38 BST
- Clarification questions by161 days ago8 May 2026, 13:00 BST
- Submission deadline151 days ago18 May 2026, 13:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent126 days ago12 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by115 days ago22 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts107 days ago1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published73 days ago4 Aug 2026, 12:52 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Apr 2026- Tender notice published23 Apr 2026, 13:38 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published12 Jun 2026, 12:40 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete12 Jun 2026, 12:40 BST
- Contract signature expected1 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published4 Aug 2026, 12:52 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · North Kirklees Rural Crafts1 award | |||
| PONDEROSA ZOO LTDSME1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027Extensions: Option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each | £598,401 | 12 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · North Kirklees Branches Services1 award | |||
| Mencap in KirkleesSMEVCSE1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027Extensions: option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each | £413,243 | 12 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · South Kirklees Waverley Hall Day Opportunities1 award | |||
| Mencap in KirkleesSMEVCSE1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027Extensions: option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each | £847,067 | 12 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · South Kirklees Horticultural1 award | |||
| Bridgewood TrustSMEVCSE1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027Extensions: option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each | £394,022 | 12 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · South Kirklees Crafts1 award | |||
| Bridgewood TrustSMEVCSE1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027Extensions: option to extend by two (2) periods of three (3) months each | £591,033 | 12 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities Lot 1 · PONDEROSA ZOO LTDSME
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £598,401
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 3 months
Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities Lot 2 · Mencap in KirkleesSMEVCSE
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £413,243
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 3 months
Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities Lot 3 · Mencap in KirkleesSMEVCSE
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £847,067
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 3 months
Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities Lot 4 · Bridgewood TrustSMEVCSE
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £394,022
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 3 months
Day Opportunities Learning Disabilities Lot 5 · Bridgewood TrustSMEVCSE
- Signed
- 1 Jul 2026
- Value
- £591,033
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · up to 30 Dec 2027 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 x 3 months
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · North Kirklees Rural Crafts | 4final-stage tenders · 16 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 · North Kirklees Branches Services | 3final-stage tenders · 16 at stage one | 3 | 1 | — |
| 3 · South Kirklees Waverley Hall Day Opportunities | 4final-stage tenders · 16 at stage one | 4 | 1 | — |
| 4 · South Kirklees Horticultural | 2final-stage tenders · 16 at stage one | 2 | 1 | — |
| 5 · South Kirklees Crafts | 4final-stage tenders · 16 at stage one | 4 | 1 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
3 commercial parties on the notice- BRIDGEWOOD TRUST LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- MENCAP IN KIRKLEESAwarded supplier
- PONDEROSA ZOO LTDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (11)
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