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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Central Bedfordshire Council, titled "CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-281-AI 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD," has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the social work services industry category, with a specific focus on accommodation. The contract aims to provide a 16+ accommodation placement with 24/7 staffing for a young person, effective from 24th July 2026 to 23rd July 2027. The procurement method was characterised as "Other," and the procurement process is complete as of 30th July 2026. The location for service delivery includes a wide range of regions, notably the United Kingdom and its territories. The total contract value awarded is GBP 36,400, and the supplier responsible is Essential Living Care, based in Croydon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those focused on accommodation for young individuals. Given the requirement for 24/7 staffing, businesses with a robust workforce and operational capability in providing consistent care and supervision will be well-positioned to compete. Companies capable of navigating inter-regional logistics across the specified delivery locations can also find opportunities for growth by engaging with local councils to meet similar needs. The nature of the service and the buyer's requirement for specialised care highlight potential collaboration avenues for experienced suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Title

CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-281-AI 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD

Notice Description

Placement request via a further competition under Lot 1 (24/7 Staffing) of the 16+ Accommodation DPS. We require the placement to be available for this young person as soon as possible. * First name: Mazen * Last name : Adam * Date of birth : 01/05/2010 * Child age : 16 * Child gender : Male * Ethnicity : African * Nationality : Sudanese * Religion : No religion * First Language : Arabic * Child address No address as claiming asylum from Sudan * Reasons for coming to the UK. Claiming asylum from Sudan Please review the attached documents, before submitting any placement offers, in the way of a completed questionnaire, by [deadline date & time].

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-647c857a-dcfd-4f9b-a131-9c64ec1b3fa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd5228a-1257-4c04-af0e-ead1f2c3c87c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICKSANDS
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSENTIAL LIVING CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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