Spot Purchasing of Private Transitional Accommodation

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Spot Purchasing of Private Transitional Accommodation" was facilitated by Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Shefford, United Kingdom. This procurement involved a selective method under a framework, categorised within the services industry, specifically "Accommodation services" (CPV 98341000). The contract was awarded to RENT CONNECT HOUSING LIMITED and is active from 6th February 2026 until 5th February 2027, with an optional extension of 12 months. The total gross value of the contract is £200,000. The process reached the award and contracting stages, with the contract signed on 6th February 2026.

This tender presents ample business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing accommodation services. Businesses specialising in transitional housing solutions can significantly benefit from this contract, especially those familiar with framework agreements and sub-central government procurement requirements. By capturing such opportunities, suppliers can establish or strengthen relationships within the local government sector and expand their market reach.

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Notice Title

Spot Purchasing of Private Transitional Accommodation

Notice Description

Spot purchase private Transitional accommodation on a day to day basis in line with statutory homeless duties during pressure points

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056959-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENT CONNECT HOUSING

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