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Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service

Bedford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 15:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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

The procurement process for the "Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service" is managed by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bedford, UK. As of 10th July 2026, the process is in the award stage, with the contract assigned to Connection Support, an organisation from Oxford, UK. The awarded contract focuses on social work and related services, including multi-tenure support and homelessness prevention, with a gross value of £1,618,227.51. The contract is set to commence from 21st September 2026 and run until 20th September 2029, with an option for renewal. The tender was conducted using an open procedure under the "light touch" regime, with key procurement stages, including a planning phase with market engagement and an active tender phase.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and accommodation support services. Companies with experience in tenancy sustainment and homelessness prevention are well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for wide participation, making it a valuable chance for large and medium enterprises to expand their portfolio within the public sector in Bedfordshire. The procurement emphasises quality and price as the award criteria, providing a platform for capable businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality services. The contract also includes provisions for engagement with interested providers, highlighting the dynamic nature of this opportunity for potential bidders.

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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/065267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,618,227 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Connection Support

Further Information

Notice Documents

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