Planning

Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 16:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is embarking on the procurement process for a Temporary Accommodation Support Service, focusing on multi-tenure support, tenancy sustainability, homelessness prevention, and supported move-on. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 24 February 2026 via Microsoft Teams. This session will provide an overview of the service, outline commissioning intentions, and present the anticipated procurement timeline. The service forms part of the social work and related services industry category in Bedford, UK (region UKH24). The contract period is slated to commence on 2 November 2026 and run until 1 November 2029, with potential renewal extending to 1 November 2031. Interested parties can expect further notice by 20 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in housing-related support, tenancy sustainment, and similar enabling services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the project. Engaging with Bedford Borough Council in this public procurement allows businesses to contribute to local community welfare while expanding their service footprint within the public sector. Moreover, the procurement follows a light-touch regime, which may simplify compliance requirements, further opening the door for diverse providers to compete effectively.

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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/013099-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Churchley
Contact Email
adultsstrategiccommissioning@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
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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