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Specialist Homelessness Prevention Adviser - Money Advice and Support

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the contracting process for the "Specialist Homelessness Prevention Adviser - Money Advice and Support" project. This procurement process falls under the services category and focuses on housing services. Situated in the Bedford region (UKH24), the contract was awarded to the Bedford and District Citizens Advice Bureau, commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract is valued at £35,048.06 gross.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those specialising in social and community support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in financial advice and homelessness prevention would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. The opportunity to engage in such public contracts can drive business growth by expanding their portfolio of government projects, enhancing credibility, and offering valuable community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Homelessness Prevention Adviser - Money Advice and Support

Notice Description

Waiver - Contract Reasons - Specialist Homelessness Prevention Adviser - Money Advice and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070011-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,206 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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