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Planning

20 Jul 2026 at 11:07

PlanningUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 16:12

Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is planning a procurement process titled "CBC-1985-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework - RFI (Request for Information)" aimed at establishing a framework for supplying accommodation and support to care-experienced and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people aged 16-18 years. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation and welfare services for children and young people. Located in and serving multiple regions across the UK including UKH25 and UKH24, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 20th July 2026. Prospective contractual engagements are planned to run from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with experience catering to young people and vulnerable demographics. Entities can leverage this framework to expand their footprints in the public sector, providing tailored solutions across various regions in the UK. With the suitability criterion highlighting SME engagement, smaller enterprises focusing on innovative and quality accommodation solutions and support services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Joining this framework can not only drive growth but also enhance the service providers' public sector portfolio, aligning with regional governmental support objectives.

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Notice Title

CBC-1985-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework -RFI (Request for Information)

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council aims to establish a Framework between the Council and suppliers for the supply of accommodation and support to care experienced young people and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people aged 16-18 years only.

Planning Information

Please review and complete the documents for the RFI which are on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068174-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH21 Luton, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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