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Out of Borough Supported Living Placement (P4A)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bedford, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "Out of Borough Supported Living Placement (P4A)." This contract falls under the category of social work and related services, with activities primarily conducted in the region of UKH2, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award and contract stage with a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 13th January 2026, with the provision running from 13th January 2026 until 19th October 2027. The total contract value is £163,247.21, and the awarded supplier is Personalised 4 Autism Limited, an SME based in Northampton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care services. With an emphasis on supported living for individuals with specific needs, businesses experienced in providing similar social work and healthcare services are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The procurement method without competition in this instance highlights an opportunity for smaller enterprises or SMEs to engage directly with local councils for bespoke or specialised services, reinforcing the growth potential for niche market players in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of Borough Supported Living Placement (P4A)

Notice Description

Provision of Supported Living for Out of Borough Supported Living Placement (P4A)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002837-2026
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
£136,039 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 19 Oct 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
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

PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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