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Bedford Borough Council Supported Living and Community Based Support Services

Bedford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jan 2026 at 10:38

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Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the contracting process for its "Bedford Borough Council Supported Living and Community Based Support Services" tender. The procurement, classified under the "Social work and related services" industry category, was managed through an open procedure and entailed a multi-provider framework agreement. It targeted supported living services for individuals in the UKH24 region, specifically focusing on working-age adults, older people, and individuals with disabilities or complex needs. The framework agreement began in August 2025, with the contract awards being signed on 18th August 2025. The tender comprised two main lots: "Individual Supported Living Placements" and "Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services," both oriented towards varying levels of individual support needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the social care sector, especially those experienced in providing supported living and community-based support services. The open procurement method allowed for extensive participation, with substantial bid submissions, including a significant proportion from SMEs. Businesses that are well-suited to compete are those with expertise in handling complex care needs, such as disabilities or mental health challenges, and those capable of delivering sustained service quality across multiple localities. Successful participants can expect a stable business growth opportunity through engagement in long-term framework agreements with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford Borough Council Supported Living and Community Based Support Services

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a muti-provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Supported Living and community based services to the following groups: * Working age adults (18 -65 years) and older people (65 years +)* People with disabilities (learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and people with Mental Health difficulties* People with complex needs, including health conditions, behaviours that challenge or that put the person, or others, at risk of harmThe Council's Supported Living Services have been split into those two (2) Lots:* Lot 1 - Individual Supported Living Placements* Lot 2 - Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services and three (3) support level Categories, which are described in terms of complexity for the Person's individual needs. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement shall commence in August 2025.

Lot Information

Individual Supported Living Placements

Lot 1 - Individual Supported Living PlacementsThe Lot is split in the three (3) support level Categories, which are described in terms of complexity for the Person's individual needs. The Categories are as follows:* Standard * Complex* Bespoke

Renewal: 4+1+1

Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services

Lot 2 - Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services The Lot is split in the three (3) support level Categories, which are described in terms of complexity for the Person's individual needs. The Categories are as follows:* Standard * Complex* Bespoke

Renewal: 4+1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001340-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Postcode Area
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
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
44
Supplier Names

Affinity Trust Support Ltd

Agincare Enable Ltd

Artsermon Ltd TA Bionicare

Ashlotrimcare Ltd

Avenues Management Services Limited

Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd

Blue Cross Healthcare Services Limited

CareTech Community Services Limited

Caredom Healthcare

Careville Limited

Cera Care Operations Ltd

Cherish Social Care Limited

Choice Support

Clover Healthcare Limited

Concept Care Solutions Ltd

Creative Support

Destiny Integrated Care Ltd

Deway Care Limited

First Choice Medical Solutions Ltd

FirstCare (GB) Ltd

GP Homecare Ltd [t/a Radis Community Care]

Glenholme Healthcare Northern Region

Havilah Limited

Hearts at Home Homecare Limited

Kay Healthcare Limited

Kitec Healthcare Services Limited

Knightingles Healthcare Limited

Lima Homecare ltd

MK Executive Care Services Limited

MidCo Care Limited

More-Energy Care Services Ltd

Peoples Choice (UK) Ltd

Pine Health Care Services Limited

Pringles Care Services Ltd

Protea care Homes (Kent) Ltd

Royal Mencap Society

Salutem LD Bidco IV Limited

Sarmey Healthcare Ltd

Social Care Solutions Ltd

Teddy's Haven Ltd

Turning Point (Services) Ltd

Verity Healthcare Limited

Voyage 1 Ltd [t/a Voyage Care]

Zach's Care PVT Ltd

Further Information

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