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UKSPF funded programme to support the development of the local social economy- including community businesses, cooperatives and social enterprises.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, focusing on a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funded programme aimed at supporting the development of the local social economy, including community businesses, cooperatives, and social enterprises. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 6th May 2025, with the contract period running from 12th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The industry category for this contract is services, especially focusing on health and social work services, with the service delivery expected across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in the social economy, particularly those specialising in health and social work services, to expand within the UK. As the contract has been awarded to Community Catalysts CIC, an SME, this underscores the potential viability for similar sized enterprises to engage with public sector clients in similar procurement exercises. Ideal candidates are those that can offer innovative solutions to bolster community businesses, cooperatives, and social enterprises, enhancing local economic development through effectively addressing community needs in a sustainable manner.

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Notice Title

UKSPF funded programme to support the development of the local social economy- including community businesses, cooperatives and social enterprises.

Notice Description

Waiver - UKSPF funded programme to support the development of the local social economy- including community businesses, cooperatives and social enterprises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019008-2025
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

COMMUNITY CATALYSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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