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Published 13 Jan 2026, 16:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Neurodivergence Services (2 Lots)

Official notice

Authority: Calderdale Council (Local council)

2 lotsServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£312,500total for 2 lots · £312,500 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 10 Feb 2026
Lots 2see the lot list below
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Borough Council of Calderdale invites Tenders from Tenderers who wish to be considered for Neurodivergent Services: Neurodivergent Hub (Lot 1) and/or the Neurodivergent Employment Service (Lot 2). Each Service will be a single-award contract to the successful Tenderer(s). The contract will commence on the 1st August 2026, for a period of 3 years, until 31st July 2029, followed by a period or periods of up to twenty-four (24) months in aggregate, provided that the Term shall not extend beyond the 31st of July 2031. Lot 1: Neurodivergent Hub A peer led hub specifically for neurodivergent adults and young people aged 16+ in Calderdale (e.g. autistic people and people with ADHD) which provides information, advice and support to enhance social and communication skills, independence and resilience, and reduce isolation, anxiety and depression, improving overall physical and mental health. Lot 2: Neurodivergent Employment Service A peer led employment hub which provides information, guidance and support to working age adults (aged 18 to 68) with Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions in Calderdale who are working towards gaining paid or voluntary work. The Provider is encouraged to be innovative, cost effective and incorporate added value when delivering the Services. The Services are to be delivered throughout the Borough of Calderdale.

CPV: Social work and related services

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£312,500 together)
Lot #1Neurodivergent Hub - Lot 1Renewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£187,500

A peer led hub specifically for neurodivergent adults and young people aged 16+ in Calderdale (e.g. autistic people and people with ADHD) which provides information, advice and support to enhance social and communication skills, independence and resilience, and reduce isolation, anxiety and depression, improving overall physical and mental health. The Service will engage with people with neurodivergent conditions who may be vulnerable and isolated within the Calderdale community.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2031 with extensionsValue: £187,500 exc. VAT · £187,500 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Option to extend by a period or periods of up to twenty-four (24) months in aggregate, provided that the Term shall not extend beyond the 31st of July 2031.
Lot #2Neurodivergent Employment Hub - Lot 2Renewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£125,000

commissioning a peer led employment hub which provides information, guidance and support to working age adults (aged 18 to 68) with Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions in Calderdale who are working towards gaining paid or voluntary work. The Service will engage with people with neurodivergent conditions and provide them with the specific support, strategies, guidance and information to enable them to enhance their employability in order to apply for voluntary or paid work.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2031 with extensionsValue: £125,000 exc. VAT · £125,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Option to extend by a period or periods of up to twenty-four (24) months in aggregate, provided that the Term shall not extend beyond the 31st of July 2031.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
13 Jan 2026, 16:48 GMT
Last source update
13 Jan 2026, 16:48 GMT
Authority reference
2026 Neurodivergent
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-002850
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Social work and related services
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE44)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06051b Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Submission deadline
10 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
2 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

13 Jan 2026 → 1 Aug 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published282 days ago
    13 Jan 2026, 16:48 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by262 days ago
    2 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline254 days ago
    10 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts82 days ago
    1 Aug 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    13 Jan 2026, 16:48 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Borough Council of Calderdale

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PNQT-4842-NXXN Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax, Yorkshire & Humber, HX1 1UJContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender