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Residential (Spot) Placement - Childrens Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 15:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Residential (Spot) Placement - Children's Services" was managed by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government in the UK. The project is situated in the region of Bedford, UKH24. This direct procurement, classified under the "services" industry category and described as "Below threshold - without competition," concluded successfully with the completion of the award on 12th January 2026. The associated contract started on 18th December 2025 and is set to end on 5th December 2026, with an agreement signed on 17th December 2025 for a gross contract value of £660,000. The procurement process, initiated under urgency reasons, covers social work and related services and involves delivery within Bedford.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on providing social services, particularly those suitable for children's residential care and placement services. The contract with Positive Futures Support Care Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Liverpool, exemplifies the type of supplier suited for such contracts. Enterprises engaged in social work and related service sectors, considering expansion or partnership opportunities, would find engagement in similar procurement processes rewarding. The direct procurement method employed showcases a streamlined approach that may favour nimble, well-prepared companies capable of responding to urgent governmental needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential (Spot) Placement - Childrens Services

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons Residential (Spot) Placements Childrens Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002362-2026
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 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
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

POSITIVE FUTURES SUPPORT CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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