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Town Centre Warden Initiative

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Town Centre Warden Initiative" has been initiated by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom (UKH24 region). This initiative focuses on the provision of uniformed Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) officers for reassurance patrols and activities within Bedford Town Centre. The contract, awarded to Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited, involves environmental services within this region. The procurement, completed via a direct method below the threshold without competition, is now in the award stage with the contract active until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £99,840 gross, having been signed on 11th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and community safety services, particularly those based in or near Bedford. SMEs like Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited, who are adept at providing specialised support in community safety and public welfare, are well-suited to compete in similar direct award processes. This contract not only provides business growth through delivering required services but also enhances a company's reputation in the public sector for managing community-based initiatives effectively.

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Notice Title

Town Centre Warden Initiative

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons Town Centre Warden Initiative - provision of a small team of uniformed ASB officers to provide reassurance patrols and activities in Bedford Town Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002602-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

WASTE INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT & ENFORCEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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