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Residential Spot Placement (Off Framework)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Bedford Borough Council, involves a completed contract for "Residential Spot Placement (Off Framework)" emergency services. The tender, marked by urgency, was issued for a residential spot placement due to Ofsted's advisement regarding a young person's relocation. The procurement falls under the welfare services industry category, specifically targeting services for children and young people, with activity taking place in the East of England (region UKH24). Initiated as a direct procurement method without competition, it was subsequently awarded to RESICARE ALLIANCE LIMITED. The contract period started on 11th December 2025 and will end on 3rd October 2027, with the contract being officially signed on 10th December 2025. The contract has a gross value of £455,520.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in providing specialised welfare services, particularly those catering to children's and young people's needs. While RESICARE ALLIANCE LIMITED has secured this contract due to its urgency, similar opportunities may arise for businesses that demonstrate flexibility and the capability to meet rapid and specific public service needs. Companies focusing on care services, emergency response planning, and capacity to engage with local authorities are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. These businesses stand to gain not only financially but also in building partnerships with public bodies, enhancing their market credibility and future business prospects.

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Notice Title

Residential Spot Placement (Off Framework)

Notice Description

Approved Waiver - Urgency Reasons Emergency placement for young person as Ofsted advised needed to be moved from previous placement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002799-2026
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
£379,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 3 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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

RESICARE ALLIANCE

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