Bradford Council Seeks Occupational Therapy Service
March 12, 2026New service to support children with disabilities and complex needs
Bradford Council is inviting bids to provide a Social Services Occupational Therapy Service aimed at children and young people with physical disabilities, complex health needs, and challenging behaviours.
Service requirements
The council intends to commission a service that will deliver occupational therapy assessments to support the needs of children and young people within the local authority area. The focus will be on those with:
- Physical disabilities
- Complex health needs
- Challenging behaviours
The assessments are expected to inform care planning and support interventions that enhance the wellbeing and development of the children and young people receiving the service.
Context and next steps
This commissioning process forms part of Bradford Council’s ongoing efforts to improve social care services for vulnerable children and young people. The council will consider submissions from qualified providers capable of delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments within the social services framework.
Further details on the commissioning process, including how to submit proposals, are available through the council’s official channels.
