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Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Aldbanks Supported Living CBC-2074-CFP-SK

Central Bedfordshire Council

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06 Oct 2026 at 17:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider to deliver supported living services at Aldbanks for adults with eligible care and support needs. The service is intended to help residents build independence, maintain wellbeing and take part in their local community. Delivery involves person-centred support and collaboration with the Council, residents, families, health partners and other stakeholders, with an emphasis on safe, effective and outcome-focused care. This is a social work service with accommodation. The delivery location is in the Central Bedfordshire area.

The Council invited suppliers to compete through a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. At the first stage, suppliers submit a Participation and Selection Questionnaire; the four highest-scoring qualified suppliers are to be invited to Stage 2 to submit full tender responses. Clarification questions were due by 26 October 2026 at 17:00, and questionnaire responses by 2 November 2026 at 12:00 noon. The tender submission deadline was 5 November 2026 at 12:00. The estimated contract value is £2,772,000 excluding VAT (£3,326,400 including VAT). The initial term runs from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2030, with an option to extend by up to four years, to 31 October 2034. Evaluation weights are methodology and service quality 60%, price 30%, and social value 10%; the contract is to go to the most advantageous tender.

This opportunity suits providers experienced in supported living for adults with eligible care and support needs, particularly those able to deliver person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing, choice and community participation. Providers need to demonstrate a robust approach to service delivery, safeguarding, mobilisation, resident outcomes and workforce arrangements. The Council expects collaborative working with residents and their families, health partners and other stakeholders, so relevant partnership experience will support a strong response. Suppliers must also be able to make credible, contract-relevant social value commitments and deliver them in practice. The two-stage process requires an initial participation and selection response before shortlisted providers prepare a full tender, making the ability to evidence relevant qualifications and capacity at the selection stage important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Aldbanks Supported Living CBC-2074-CFP-SK

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver supported living services at Aldbanks. The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with eligible care and support needs, enabling individuals to maximise their independence, maintain their wellbeing, and participate fully in their local community. The successful provider will work collaboratively with the Council, residents, families, health partners and other stakeholders to deliver safe, effective and outcome-focused support that promotes choice, control and independence. This procurement is being conducted as a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. At this first stage, Suppliers are required to complete the Participation and Selection Questionnaire. Following evaluation, the four highest-scoring qualified Suppliers will be invited to participate in Stage 2 and submit a full Tender Response. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide Suppliers through the tender process. Questions raised by Suppliers, together with the Council's responses, will be shared with all Suppliers through the Procurement Portal to ensure a fair and transparent process. If there is anything you are unsure about or require clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-Tend electronic tendering system. Deadline for submission of clarification questions: Monday 26 October 2026. Completed Participation and Selection Questionnaire responses and supporting attachments must be submitted electronically via the In-Tend system. Responses must be uploaded through the "My Return" section of the system. Responses submitted through the Correspondence facility will not be considered. Deadline for submission of completed Participation and Selection Questionnaire responses: Monday 2 November 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2030, with the option to extend for up to a further 4 years. Maximum contract end date: 31 October 2034.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078219
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094698-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,772,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,772,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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