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Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Services - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Jan 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Services," valued at £8,400,000, under an open procurement method. The contract involves managing properties used to provide temporary accommodation for individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Classified under the industry category of property management services, the services will be provided across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and its territories. This award was made on 5th January 2026, with HCR Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2031.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in property management, particularly those with expertise in residential property services. The scale and duration of the contract could facilitate long-term business growth and stable revenue streams. Although this opportunity does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capabilities in managing large-scale accommodation facilities would be well-suited to compete effectively in such contracts, catering to clients like Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The management of properties owned or leased by the Council that are used to provide temporary accommodation to individuals and families at risk of homelessness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b4ffcf7-9b28-4941-a570-7cb91086a8e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadeb0c3-0915-4505-8005-319a57248665
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70331000 - Residential property services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Harry Bagnall
Contact Email
harry.bagnall@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 274178

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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