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Community Advice Support Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Community Advice Support Services" was managed by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, located at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry with a focus on community service provision. The contracting process is currently in the "Award" stage and involves a direct procurement method, described as below threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to Bedford and District Citizens Advice Bureau, and it became active on 1st October 2025, with a six-month service duration ending on 31st March 2026. The contract, signed on 30th September 2025, has a total value of £76,250.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing community advice and support services, particularly within welfare benefits, housing, homelessness, money and debt advice, and immigration services. Businesses with accreditation in areas such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Advice Quality Standard (AQS), and Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) would be well-suited to deliver services in line with the contract's requirements. With demand for specialist independent advice rising, such opportunities represent a potential avenue for SMEs to expand their service offerings within the Bedford Borough area.

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Notice Title

Community Advice Support Services

Notice Description

Waiver - If a contract is subject to delay - 6 month extension Community Advice Support - To provide specialist independent support and advice to the residents of Bedford Borough such as welfare benefits, housing and homelessness, accredited to the FCA, AQS and MAPS, money and debt advice and OISC1 immigration accreditation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066779-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

BEDFORD AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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