Tender

Bedford Refuge for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence (2026 - 2029)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process to operate a domestic abuse refuge in Bedford, announced on 22 April 2026. This tender, titled "Bedford Refuge for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence (2026 - 2029)," falls under the services category, specifically addressing social work and guidance services, and is situated in Bedford, UKH24 region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure, with a submission deadline on 20 May 2026. The estimated contract value is £792,203.27 gross, with specific award criteria split between quality (60%) and price (40%). Interested parties can submit electronically with English as the mandated language, and the contract is slated to commence on 6 November 2026 for a three-year period with potential renewal options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and domestic violence support services, providing a prospective contract valued at over £792,000. Organisations with expertise in managing refuges and delivering accommodation-based support will find this opportunity particularly fitting, encouraging growth through public sector engagement. Bedford Borough Council's focus on quality service alongside competitive pricing offers businesses a platform to leverage their expertise, potentially securing long-term contracts, including renewals up to 2031. This opens avenues for firms adept in handling sensitive social issues and presenting strategic bids to expand their market presence while contributing positively to the community welfare services.

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Notice Title

Bedford Refuge for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence (2026 - 2029)

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council invites applications to tender for a contract to provide accommodation-based support and operation of one domestic abuse refuge in Bedford Borough

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 months, taken in two periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06882a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036442-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,169 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,169 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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