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24 hours supported living

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "24 hours supported living" was managed by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, United Kingdom. The industry category for this contract is health and social work services, and it covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with key dates being the start of the contract on 1st April 2025 and its scheduled conclusion on 1st April 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition, indicating a more streamlined process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those specializing in providing supported living solutions. Companies that are classified as SMEs, like COMMUNITY LIVING LTD, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to their agility and ability to meet specific regional needs. This contract, with an approximate gross value of £183,705.60, reflects a significant opportunity for SMEs to strengthen their portfolio and capacity to deliver essential social services across the UK regions mentioned above.

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Notice Title

24 hours supported living

Notice Description

Waiver - 24 hours supported living

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023575-2025
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
£153,088 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 2-3 years
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 LIVING LTD (CHEAM HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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