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# Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service - Market Engagement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-disability-and-sensory-impairment-equipment-support-and-advice-service-market--ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: "Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service - Market Engagement". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £272,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bradford-metropolitan-district-council-ons-e08000032)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £272,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKE41
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-disability-and-sensory-impairment-equipment-support-and-advice-service-market--ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/independent-disability-and-sensory-impairment-equipment-support-and-advice-service-market--ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb#tl-md)

## Description
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council wishes to inform and engage providers of its plans to commission an organisation to deliver independent assessments and advice on equipment for independent living and sensory needs equipment to eligible individuals aged 16+ We are looking for organisations that can • Provide impartial advice and information about available equipment • Promote choice and control for people through a demonstration area, with a range of equipment containing appropriate and cost-effective items • Encourage strength-based support by utilising personal, local, community and social networks and maximising those strengths to enable them to support people to achieve their desired outcomes, thereby meeting their needs and improving or maintaining their wellbeing • Provide a flexible approach by holding roadshows across the Bradford District to allow individuals to try small equipment before they purchase it at a location close to their home/they are comfortable in, rather than travelling to the equipment showroom • Handle simple cases confidently, using an Occupational Therapy model and be able to judge when to refer complex cases for an OT assessment The Council will be aiming to launch this tender in November 2025 with an estimated date of implementation of the new contract in April 2025. The People Commissioning Team is holding a meeting to discuss our proposed approach on 2 October 11am – 12.30 pm This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please search for Quote/tender - 103337, Independent Disability and Sensory Impairment Equipment Support and Advice Service on Yortender (https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER) for details on how to request a link to the meeting All information presented and discussed at the events will be captured and published on Yortender for any providers unable to attend. ***Suppliers please note: This market engagement and tender process is conducted in line with the new Procurement Act. To participate in the tender process you will now require a GOV.UK One Login and must be registered on the Central Digital Platform. Please start your registration for free here https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create Support on understanding the new requirements is also available for free from Go4Growth https://go4growth.co.uk/ ***

## Lots (1)
### Lot LOT-0000: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0000`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F055990-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-09-11T17:00:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-31T19:07:36.479Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0598fb