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HI Impairment Domiciliary Care

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "HI Impairment Domiciliary Care," was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry, specifically targeting domiciliary care with 24/7 live-in care including waking night cover. The process has reached the award stage with the contract now signed and active as of 14 January 2026. The service will be delivered until 8 October 2027 in the UKH2 region. The procurement method was below threshold and the procurement was conducted under a light-touch regime.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on live-in domiciliary care for individuals with hearing impairments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SAM2SAM DEAF CARE SERVICE LTD, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space given their capability to provide specialised and personalised care. Engaging in such contracts can offer significant business growth by expanding service portfolios, enhancing reputation in specialised care, and providing stable revenue streams over the contract period. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the delivery and quality expectations set by public authorities such as Bedford Borough Council to successfully seize such opportunities.

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Notice Title

HI Impairment Domiciliary Care

Notice Description

Live in Care including waking night cover 24/7 basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06054d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£478,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 8 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

SAM2SAM DEAF CARE SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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