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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Constellia - NEPRO Innovation" project, under the industry category of services. The project involves contract administration services in the Bedford region (UKH2). This procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically an award under a framework, highlighting a non-competitive process. The award was activated on 15th June 2026 and is valued at £6,200,000 GBP. The contract period extends from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2028, with a renewal option of one year, subject to specific terms. The procurement stage currently stands at Award, marking the completion of the process.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in contract administration services. Such a contract can enable companies to expand their service offering, network with a public authority such as Bedford Borough Council, and secure long-term work. Given its sub-central government classification, it is particularly suited for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as evidenced by the involvement of CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD, a company classified as an SME. Organisations looking to establish or strengthen their public sector portfolios could benefit significantly from engagements similar to the NEPRO Innovation project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Constellia - NEPRO Innovation

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council's nominated neutral vender provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c82c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065003-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

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