Planning

Extra Care Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Bedford Borough Council, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Extra Care Services." This process falls under the health and social work services category, with a focus on adult social care, located in Bedford, United Kingdom (region UKH24). The procurement is governed by the UK main procurement legislation "2023/54". The contracting period is planned to begin on 28th February 2026 and extend until 27th February 2029, with a maximum possible extension to 27th February 2030. A future notice is expected to be published on 1st September 2025. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3 million, with a net amount of £2.5 million in GBP currency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those with expertise in providing extra care services for adults. It is particularly well-suited for companies that understand the light touch procurement regime, which offers a more flexible approach to fulfilling service contracts. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can benefit from a long-term contractual relationship with a reputable public authority, potentially fostering sustainable business growth and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector market. The opportunity to participate in such a substantial and strategically important project can also lead to further commercial engagements and partnerships in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Services

Notice Description

Extra Care Services - Adults Social Care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025052-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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