Award

Rural Community Support Service (RCSS)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 15:59

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Rural Community Support Service (RCSS) tender process, initiated by Bedford Borough Council, is aimed at connecting individuals within rural communities to essential services and resources. The award for this procurement was completed on 17th April 2026, with Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity being selected as the supplier. This contract, focused on guidance services, falls under the services category and involves an open procurement method described as below threshold - open competition. Key dates for the contract include its start on 13th June 2026, with a potential maximum extension to 12th June 2031, provided through two additional one-year renewal options. The procurement falls under a light-touch regime for streamlined administration.

This tender process opens opportunities for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those adept at navigating the requirements of public authority contracting. The focus on light-touch services makes it particularly suited for large-scale suppliers like Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity, although SMEs specialising in these areas could find valuable entry points through open competition conditions. Businesses that excel in providing quality guidance and support services to rural communities could leverage this tender to expand their portfolio and enhance their market credibility within the public sector, potentially fostering further contractual opportunities with sub-central government bodies like Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Rural Community Support Service (RCSS)

Notice Description

The Rural Community Support Service connects individuals with relevant services and support, acting as a bridge between residents and local resources. The Service undertakes visits to older people to help them with free support & assistance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061225
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040164-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,760 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,760 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£302,933 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

BEDFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITIES CHARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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