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Childrens Home (Spot Non Framework)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Children's Home (Spot Non Framework)" under the direct procurement method due to urgency reasons. Classified under the health and social work services category, this project primarily serves the UKH24 region in the United Kingdom. The contract process commenced with the award on 9th January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 29th December 2026. This tender follows a below-threshold and non-competitive procurement process, reflecting the immediate needs for the service provision, with OUTBOUND CARE LTD being awarded the contract. Bedford Borough Council, operating under the sub-central government classification, facilitated this tender from Borough Hall, Bedford.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working within health and social care services. OUTBOUND CARE LTD, a SME based in Blackpool, successfully secured this contract, winning a gross contract value of £561,600. Businesses specialising in providing bespoke care solutions, especially those capable of responding effectively to urgent requirements, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The successful partnership with public authorities like Bedford Borough Council could pave the way for further collaborations and contracts in the public sector, promising steady service demand and business expansion possibilities.

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Notice Title

Childrens Home (Spot Non Framework)

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Childrens Home (Spot Non Framework)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061336
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008553-2026
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
£468,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 29 Dec 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

OUTBOUND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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