Planning

CBC-2012-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 17:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at establishing a framework agreement for providing accommodation and support services for care-experienced young people and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people aged 16-18. This project, titled "CBC-2012-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework," falls under the services industry category, with a focus on social work services with accommodation and welfare services for children and young people. The estimated contract value for this procurement is approximately £21.6 million. Key dates to note include the future notice date of 1st July 2026, with the contract period slated to start on 1st February 2027 and ending on 31st January 2032. The procurement process will proceed with a framework agreement technique, inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in social services, particularly those offering innovative accommodation solutions and support for young people. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality, dependable services in line with public authority standards would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement offers stability and long-term collaboration potential with Central Bedfordshire Council, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector and contribute positively to community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2012-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a50b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049258-2026
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
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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