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Urgent placement needed for Child - asylum seeker

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has concluded a procurement process titled "Urgent placement needed for Child - asylum seeker." This falls under the social work and related services category, with the procurement conducted through a direct method, waiving competition due to urgency. The award was finalised on 21 August 2025, with the contract set to run until 22 August 2026. The successful supplier, Lotus Foster Care Ltd, a large enterprise based in Greenford, has been entrusted with providing the necessary services in the UKH24 region.

The contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the social services sector, especially for businesses that can quickly mobilise resources to meet urgent needs. Companies offering specialised services for vulnerable groups, particularly asylum-seeking children, will find this type of contract beneficial. The preference for direct procurement due to the urgency of the service underscores the necessity for agility and readiness in responding to immediate demands in the social care industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urgent placement needed for Child - asylum seeker

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency - Urgent placement needed for Child - asylum seeker

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d79e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069952-2025
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
Large

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
£135,720 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20252 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

LOTUS FOSTER CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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