25064 Day Opportunities for Adults with a Learning Disability

Cambridgeshire County Council is advancing its planning stage for a service procurement titled "25064 Day Opportunities for Adults with a Learning Disability". Located in the East of England region, this initiative seeks to enhance day opportunities and support services for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism. As part of its engagement strategy, the council has organised several interactions and surveys to gather insights and innovative ideas from potential service providers.

The preliminary engagement process is set to conclude by 30th November 2025, with the aim to establish a new framework agreement by December 2027. This procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category, employing a "light touch" special regime and anticipated to be above threshold, indicating a significant public procurement exercise. This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in services for people with learning disabilities and Autism, particularly those capable of offering innovative approaches to self-directed support.

With the procurement phase focused on co-producing a commissioning model, businesses such as SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the planned framework agreement. Engaging in this tender could significantly bolster business growth through a stable contract period lasting from December 2027 to November 2032. Furthermore, the open framework nature of the agreement allows for strategic positioning and long-term involvement in the delivery of critical social services in Cambridgeshire, aligning with public sector procurement preferences for inclusive participation from varied business types.