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Semi-Independent Placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Bedford Borough Council for a project titled "Semi-Independent Placement" under the services category. Located in Bedford, UK, this procurement falls under the light touch regime and was executed using the direct procurement method, denoting a below threshold process without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 9th of December 2025. The contract is active and spans from 10th December 2025 to 15th January 2027, with a total gross value of £75,600. The principal delivery region for this service is East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, particularly those capable of delivering semi-independent placement services. As the procurement was a direct award to PSA Care Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find such direct procurement opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts. These contracts are especially appealing for businesses already operating within or capable of efficiently servicing the regional requirements of the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Semi-Independent Placement

Notice Description

Approved Waiver - Urgency Reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060496
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002630-2026
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 15 Jan 2027 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
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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

PSA CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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