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Residential Placement (Spot) Residential placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Residential Placement (Spot) Residential placement" has been completed by Bedford Borough Council. The council, located in Bedford, UK, sought urgent residential placement services, specifically targeting health and social work services. The tender falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government and covers the region of UKH24, with key dates spanning from the contract start on 22nd October 2025 to its conclusion on 22nd April 2026. This procurement utilised a direct method, categorised as below threshold and executed without competition due to the urgency of requirements. The contract was awarded to Parkview Care (Broadstairs) Limited and was legally concluded on 21st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of swiftly meeting urgent service needs. Companies like Parkview Care, categorised as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and service portfolio. The focus on immediate and urgent service delivery highlights the demand for agile and responsive service providers within the sector, offering potential for SMEs specialising in quick mobilisation and tailored care solutions to thrive.

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Notice Title

Residential Placement (Spot) Residential placement

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency - Residential Placement (Spot) Residential placement required to urgently move YP out of unregistered placement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008363-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,870 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 22 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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

PARKVIEW CARE (BROADSTAIRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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