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title: "Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People. PS DPS 2024 - 2026"
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# Semi-independent Supported Accommodation for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People. PS DPS 2024 - 2026

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10e1ef82-ad58-4d36-a136-e5dca3456b76

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is procuring semi-independent supported accommodation for looked after young people, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 4th April 2024. The contract period spans from 30th April 2024 to 30th April 2026. This opportunity is best suited for businesses in social work services with accommodation, located in the East of England, with a contract value of £9,750,000.

This tender from Bedford Borough Council presents an opportunity for organisations to enter into a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Framework Agreement to provide accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-21. Small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. The aim is to support these young people in developing and sustaining their capacity to live independently within the community.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Framework Agreement to deliver accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-21 on admission, with the aim of supporting these young people to develop and sustain their capacity to live independently within the community Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c08ec1-df4e-4ec9-8fd1-a357805c60c3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c08ec1-df4e-4ec9-8fd1-a357805c60c3
- 8 Mar 2024 at 15:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c08ec1-df4e-4ec9-8fd1-a357805c60c3
- 8 Mar 2024 at 15:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c08ec1-df4e-4ec9-8fd1-a357805c60c3
- 4 Mar 2024 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c08ec1-df4e-4ec9-8fd1-a357805c60c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c08ec1-df4e-4ec9-8fd1-a357805c60c3
  8th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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