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Unregulated Residential (Spot) Placement Childrens

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Unregulated Residential (Spot) Placement Childrens" services, categorized under social work and related services within the UK region of Bedford. This procurement was handled as a direct method under special regulations (lightTouch), and it was conducted below the competition threshold. The procurement process reached the award stage with the associated contract becoming active on 22nd August 2025, lasting through to 22nd August 2026. The total gross amount of the contract is GBP 350,376, and it was officially signed on 21st August 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs in the social work services sector, as demonstrated by Muve Homecare, an SME based in Birmingham, being the successful supplier. Businesses that provide social care, child welfare services, and related support services are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, especially those capable of delivering services under urgent and specific circumstances. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market presence, improve stakeholder relationships, and potentially lead to increased revenue streams through government engagements.

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Notice Title

Unregulated Residential (Spot) Placement Childrens

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency - Unregulated Residential (Spot) Placement Childrens

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfe7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066767-2025
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,980 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2026 1-2 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

MUVE HOMECARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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