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AwardUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 10:29

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 15:27

AwardUpdate

16 Apr 2026 at 15:26

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 10:54

AwardUpdate

14 Apr 2026 at 14:31

AwardUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 17:12

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 10:27

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council, a public authority under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for a critical contract titled "CBC-1839-T-LS Domestic Abuse Refuge & Outreached Support". The contract includes a specialised domestic abuse refuge service spanning two purpose-built buildings along with an outreach support framework that enables staffing and management capacity procurement in various locations. Located in Shefford, UKH25, this tender was conducted through an open procurement procedure and is now in the award update stage, with the latest update published on 17 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2026 and will run initially until 31 January 2029, with an option to extend for two further years, potentially ending on 31 January 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social work-related services, particularly those focusing on housing and support services. The open procurement method, coupled with a framework agreement, allows SMEs and VCSE organisations to be considered for inclusion, potentially widening their market presence. Stonewater Limited, IMPAKT Housing & Support, Nelson Ocean UK LTD, and SAMOREM HEALTHCARE have been identified as suppliers under this framework, and businesses with expertise in delivering support within the social services domain are well-suited to compete. This initiative could significantly help relevant businesses to expand their service portfolios through tailored outreach and housing management projects in partnership with Amplius Housing Group.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-1839-T-LS Domestic Abuse Refuge & Outreached Support

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Refuges - The provider will deliver a specialist Domestic Abuse refuge service to the residents of two purpose built buildings. The provider will also deliver a housing management service to the buildings and their residents, in partnership with their owner, which is Amplius Housing Group. Lot 2 - Outreached Support - Framework from which staffing and management capacity can be procured as required, towards outreached support and housing management, in a variety of settings and locations.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Domestic Abuse Refuges

Renewal: Option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.

Lot 2 - Outreached Support

Renewal: Option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035032-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,530,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,530,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£935,802 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£935,802 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

IMPAKT Housing & Support

Nelson Ocean UK LTD

SAMOREM HEALTHCARE

Stonewater Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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