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Supporting services for people at risk of rough sleeping, Rogers Court

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded a procurement process under the title "Supporting services for people at risk of rough sleeping, Rogers Court." Located in Bedford, UK, this initiative falls within the housing services industry category, focusing specifically on providing 24/7 support at Rogers Court for former rough sleepers with complex needs. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to SMART Criminal Justice Services on 31st March 2025. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025, valuing at £205,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering housing and social support services. Companies that specialise in accommodating individuals with complex needs and can offer 24/7 assistance would find this contract particularly suitable. There is potential for business growth for service providers that can demonstrate expertise in employing recognised support tools and techniques to help residents achieve independence or alternative housing solutions. Such contracts are ideal for SMEs like SMART Criminal Justice Services, which has secured this contract by leveraging its capabilities and local presence in Bedford.

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Notice Title

Supporting services for people at risk of rough sleeping, Rogers Court

Notice Description

Waiver - Contract Reasons - Supporting services for people at risk of rough sleeping, Rogers Court - 20 units of supported accommodation for former rough sleepers with high-risk complex needs, in Rogers Court. 24/7 support provided by SMART to assist people resident to achieve their goals with the aim of independent living or other move on options based on the need of the residents. Use recognised support tools and techniques.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044653-2025
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

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 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

SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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