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Bedford Borough Council Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement

Bedford Borough Council

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29 Oct 2026 at 16:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council intends to establish an open framework for residential and nursing care home services for people in Bedford Borough. The work falls within health and social care, including social care provided with accommodation. The Council is developing the framework to support high-quality care and sustainable provision for residents who rely on these services.

This is at the planning stage: the Council has stated its intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to use an open framework under the light-touch regime. The planned framework period runs from 5 July 2027 to 4 July 2033, with a possible extension to 4 July 2035. The Council expects to publish a future procurement notice by 4 January 2027. A second market engagement session is planned for 12 November 2026, to discuss proposed pricing structures, service expectations, quality standards, the procurement approach and indicative timeline. The procurement is one lot, and SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises are considered suitable to participate.

This is relevant to residential and nursing care home providers serving Bedford Borough, including smaller providers and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The Council is seeking provider input on framework design, proposed pricing, service expectations and quality standards, with the aim of reflecting market conditions and operational challenges. Providers with experience delivering residential or nursing care can use the planned engagement to help shape arrangements that support high-quality care and a sustainable provider market. The framework is intended to be open, so its planned design may be of interest to a range of care providers rather than a single selected group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford Borough Council Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is looking to set up an Open Framework Agreement for Residential and nursing care homes services under the Light Touch Regime.

Planning Information

Following the strong engagement at our first market engagement event in April, Bedford Borough Council would like to invite you to a second engagement session to help shape the development of our new Residential and Nursing Care Framework Agreement. This is an important opportunity for providers to hear how feedback from the previous session has influenced our proposals and to contribute directly to the next stage of framework development. Your experience and insight are essential in helping us create a framework that supports high-quality care, reflects market realities, and promotes a sustainable provider market. Why attend? By attending, you will have the opportunity to: • Hear how provider feedback from the previous session has informed our approach • Contribute to the ongoing design and development of the framework • Discuss proposed pricing structures, service expectations, and quality standards • Receive an update on the procurement approach and indicative timeline • Engage directly with the Council's Commissioning and Procurement Team • Help ensure the framework reflects current market conditions and operational challenges Your voice matters. The decisions made through this process will help shape the future commissioning arrangements for residential and nursing care services across Bedford Borough. Event Details Date: Thursday 12th November, 2026 Time: 10:00 to 12:30 Location: Kings House, 245 Ampthill Rd, Bedford MK42 9AZ Further information, including the agenda, will be shared shortly. We strongly encourage all providers to attend and take part in the discussion. This is your opportunity to influence the development of a framework agreement that will support providers, the Council, and most importantly, the residents who rely on these services. To confirm attendance and registration, or if you have any questions in advance of the event, please contact Lisa Balderson, Care Network Business Manager, Bedfordshire Care Group Email: lisa@bedscaregroupltd.co.uk Telephone: 07538 416655

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0793f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/102809-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20273 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2027 - 4 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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