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04 Mar 2026 at 13:34

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22 Dec 2025 at 15:31

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:14

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Services. The contract, titled CBC-1855-T-LS Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Services, focuses on delivering quality support services for individuals with dementia, their carers, and family members residing in Bedfordshire, excluding Luton. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender stage ending in November 2025, and the subsequent award given in December 2025. The active contract starts on 1st April 2026 and runs through 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years. The industry category includes health and social work services, with a total value of £810,540 GBP over the initial contract period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and community services, particularly those with expertise in dementia support and post-diagnostic care. It allows organisations to expand their service offerings into communities within the Bedfordshire area. Firms with experience in delivering high-quality health services and those capable of fostering positive outcomes for service users will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in this sector. Given the rigorous monitoring arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to social value measures, businesses focused on long-term, sustainable community impact will likely find this contract conducive to growth and expansion of their operational footprint. The involvement of firms like the Tibbs Dementia Foundation, a large-scale VCSE, showcases the potential for collaboration and engagement in public service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC-1855-T-LS Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of Dementia Support Services to ensure that people with dementia, and their carers and family members, who are resident in Bedfordshire (excluding Luton), receive quality support services which help them understand their condition, achieve their desired outcomes and maintain their wellbeing and quality of life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019470-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£684,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£684,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£810,540 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£810,540 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
1
Supplier Name

Tibbs Dementia Foundation

Further Information

Notice Documents

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