Tender

Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 09:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 16:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the provision of a Temporary Accommodation Support Service, aimed at fostering tenancy sustainability, preventing homelessness, and supporting individuals in moving on. The process is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 29th April 2026. The service, which falls under the industry category of social work and related services, will be delivered in Bedford, UK. The procurement is valued at £1,375,000, with the contract expected to commence on 21st September 2026 and potentially extending to a maximum of 20th September 2029. Interested parties should note that the procurement adopts a 'light touch' regime, encouraging both electronic submissions and utilising English as the working language.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in social services, particularly those specialising in housing support and tenancy sustainment. The open procurement process favours competition, allowing businesses of various sizes to participate. Companies that have experience in delivering housing-related support services and those interested in expanding their service offerings within the public sector could significantly benefit by competing for this contract. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, which aligns with the Council's commitment to engaging a wide range of providers. The upcoming Market Engagement Event on 24th February 2026 offers prospective bidders insight into the service requirements and provides a platform to ask questions, facilitating well-informed and competitive bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is looking for a provider for Temporary Accommodation Support Service with a focus on multi tenure support, tenancy sustainability, homelessness prevention and supported move on.

Planning Information

Online Event Details: Date: 24.02.2026 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting Dear Provider, We are pleased to invite you to a Market Engagement Event regarding an upcoming tender opportunity for a Temporary Accommodation Support Service. The purpose of this session is to: • Share an overview of the proposed service • Outline the commissioning intentions and anticipated procurement timeline • Provide an opportunity for providers to ask questions and share feedback ahead of the formal tender process Please note that this service will not include any regulated care activities. We encourage all interested providers to attend, particularly those with experience in delivering housing-related support, tenancy sustainment, or similar enabling services. If you would like to attend, please express your interest by emailing adultsstrategiccommissioning@bedford.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065327
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026078-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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