Co-production facilitation service to co-ordinate and deliver a co-produced day opportunities future commissioning model for Adult Social Care

Cambridgeshire County Council, operating as a public authority in the sub-central government sector, conducted an open procurement process for a co-production facilitation service aimed at coordinating and delivering a future Adult Social Care day opportunities commissioning model. The procurement sought services under the industry category of social work and related services (CPV: 85300000), with a focus on implementing the Working Together for Change methodology. The process culminated in a contract award on 4th August 2025, valued at £37,500, with a performance period ending on 4th January 2026.

Located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, UKH12 region, the procurement involved an active award to THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION, a Bath-based SME with a VCSE status. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs equipped to provide specialised social care services. The open competition below the threshold offers a platform for smaller enterprises to secure public sector contracts, enhancing their service delivery capabilities and market presence.

The combination of quality and price criteria, with a 60% quality weighting, underscores the importance of delivering high-standard services, favouring businesses that can effectively demonstrate expertise in coordinating co-produced frameworks. Businesses proficient in implementing participatory methodologies and eager to collaborate with public organisations are ideally suited for such contracts.