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Supported Accommodation Placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supported Accommodation Placement" under the services category. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition, addressing Health and Social Work Services for a young person. Located in Bedford within the UKH24 region, the project spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Dial4care Recruitment Ltd and is active from 5th March 2025 to 5th September 2025, with a gross value of £318,489.60 and a net value of £265,408. The procurement initiative aligns with the light-touch regime, reflecting the council’s legal framework under the 2023 legislation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those experienced in supporting young persons in accommodation placements. SMEs like Dial4care Recruitment Ltd, capable of delivering tailored services within stringent timelines, would find this contract beneficial. The relatively small-scale, specialised nature of the project, along with the comprehensive service delivery across various UK regions, necessitates a provider with extensive operational flexibility and experience in similar sectors. This procurement process underlines the growing demand for focused, community-oriented care solutions, offering competitive advantages and growth prospects for compliant and adept service providers.

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Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Placement

Notice Description

Supported Accommodation Placement For Young Person - Waiver

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eec3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010027-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£265,408 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
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

DIAL4CARE RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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