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Neurodivergence Services (2 Lots)

The Borough Council of Calderdale · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 06:48.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV85300000 — Social work and related services

Lots

  • Neurodivergent Hub - Lot 1£187.5k
  • Neurodivergent Employment Hub - Lot 2£125k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2026 Neurodivergent
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
10 Feb 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
2 Feb 2026, 12:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Neurodivergent Hub - Lot 1
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
187,500
Amount
187,500
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Most advantageous tender based on 70%quality 30% price

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
70% quality
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
30% pric

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 01:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Neurodivergent Employment Hub - Lot 2
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
125,000
Amount
125,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Most advantageous tender based on 70%quality 30% price

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
70% quality
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
30% price

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Aug 2026, 01:00
Ends
31 Jul 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE44
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85300000
Description
Social work and related services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE44
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-0000
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
002850-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
13 Jan 2026, 16:48
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Borough Council of Calderdale
Id
GB-PPON-PNQT-4842-NXXN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNQT-4842-NXXN

Address

Street Address
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Locality
Halifax
Postal Code
HX1 1UJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE44

Contact

Name
Naomi Malone

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Halifax · UKE44 · HX1 1UJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE44 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 002850-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·