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Provision of 24/7 Live in Care

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Bedford Borough Council focuses on the provision of 24/7 live-in care services, targeting welfare services for children and young people. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is situated in the UKH24 region, representing an urgent response to the breakdown of previous care delivery. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition due to its urgency and below-threshold nature, classified under the light-touch regime. The procurement stage is complete, with the award granted to Eximius Refined Live-in Care on the 4th of November 2025, and the contract is set to run until 5th November 2027.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people. Companies that have experience and the necessary capabilities to provide care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. By understanding and adapting to the needs of sub-central government authorities, businesses can leverage such contract opportunities for sustainable growth and expansion within the public service domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of 24/7 Live in Care

Notice Description

Approved Waiver - Urgency Reasons Multiple breakdown of care delivery of previous care providers linked to complexity of support need. Arranged urgently as the incumbent provider had given notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06050e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002831-2026
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
£124,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2027 2-3 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

EXIMIUS REFINED LIVE-IN CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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