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Out of Borough Supported Living Accommodation

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded a public procurement process for the "Out of Borough Supported Living Accommodation" tender, classified under the health and social work services category. This procurement, awarded on 3rd February 2026 and completing the award stage as of 8th May 2026, focuses on providing supported living services outside the Borough of Bedford. Located in the United Kingdom's UKH24 region, the process was categorized under the "services" procurement category and adhered to the light touch regime, with direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract is set to run from 4th February 2026 to 4th February 2028, with BUPA Care Homes (CFCHomes) Limited as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health and social care sectors, particularly those adept at delivering supported living services in compliance with the light touch regime. Large organisations like BUPA, which can ensure service provision across multiple locations while meeting specific requirements, are well-suited to benefit from such procurement processes. By engaging in contracts with public authorities like Bedford Borough Council, businesses can expand their client base within the UK public sector and strengthen their regional influence, thereby fostering business growth and sustainability within this vital industry category.

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Notice Title

Out of Borough Supported Living Accommodation

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Out of Borough Supported Living Accommodation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06947f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042437-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£127,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUPA CARE HOMES (CFCHOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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