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The provision of rough sleeping prevention services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 15:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of rough sleeping prevention services. The tender, identified as UKPGA 2023/54, falls under the services category, specifically accommodation services, and is situated in Bedford, UK, within region UKH24. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and did not involve competition. The key contractual period spans from 1st April 2026 to 1st October 2026, with the contract being signed on 30th March 2026. The total gross contract value is £155,827.84, with a net amount of £129,856.53 GBP.

The contract was awarded to SMART Criminal Justice Services, a large-scale supplier based in Bedford. This presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those capable of providing accommodation support to vulnerable people. Organisations with experience in social welfare or public health sectors may find similar future tenders advantageous for growth through service delivery. Businesses located near Bedford or within the UKH24 region may have logistical advantages in participating in such tenders. Entrepreneurs and suppliers keen on building relationships with local government projects should explore potential collaborations on similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of rough sleeping prevention services

Notice Description

Waiver - Product Reasons - The provision of rough sleeping prevention services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046656-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,856 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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