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title: "Semi-independent Accommodation and Support for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children - Round 2 - AWARD"
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# Semi-independent Accommodation and Support for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children - Round 2 - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bef17ff-06a9-46e2-8449-86c1196c0854

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## Summary

The procurement process entails Bedford Borough Council inviting tenders for the provision of semi-independent accommodation and support for looked after young people, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This initiative falls under the social work services with accommodation category, and the contract spans a period from 10th August 2021 to 30th April 2022. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluded on 17th June 2021.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and accommodation services, particularly those capable of supporting vulnerable young individuals in developing independent living skills. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and have expertise in social work services, housing support, or educational mentorship would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b767b8-f2a2-4efa-a72b-dfafaef8c35c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ABIDING; ACHIEVING HIGHER HEIGHTS; DIAL4CARE RECRUITMENT; EXTRAMILE LODGINGS; KEY2 FUTURES; KEYTRANSITIONS; SHALOM HOMES; THE BRANCHING OUT PROJECT; THE RHEMA PROJECTS; TRI-ELITE SUPPORT AND CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 11:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b767b8-f2a2-4efa-a72b-dfafaef8c35c
- 22 Nov 2021 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b767b8-f2a2-4efa-a72b-dfafaef8c35c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b767b8-f2a2-4efa-a72b-dfafaef8c35c
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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