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title: "Changing Places - Russell Park and The Higgins"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Changing Places - Russell Park and The Higgins

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42a10a4c-0499-4252-8278-38ba3ed943ba

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the construction of Changing Places at Russell Park and The Higgins. The procurement is classified under the industry category of Building construction work and Modular and portable buildings. The contract period is set to start on 7th September 2023 and end on 31st March 2024. The tender deadline for submissions is 15th August 2023. The procurement method being used is an Open procedure (below threshold).

This tender by Bedford Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in building construction work and modular building sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate in this tender. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other specified regions can apply. The project aims to improve accessibility for severely disabled individuals and their carers, helping meet the increasing demand for Changing Places facilities across England.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council requires the construction of Changing Places in two locations, Russell Park as a new stand-alone unit and at The Higgins Art Gallery and Museum as an adaptation of current space. Unitary and district councils were invited by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Commuities in July 2021 to submit expressions of interest for funding to create new Changing Places Toilet facilities to improve access for severely disabled people and their carers. There are around 1,300 registered CPTs in England but demand is outstripping supply and the number of CPTs needs to increase. Following a funding decision by DLUHC, the Council was awarded the total grant funding requested intended to cover capital costs associated with the installation of the two CPT facilities. The Changing Places facility is designed so that they are completely accessible and provide sufficient space and equipment for people who are not able to use the toilet independently. Changing Places Toilets must meet particular specifications and be registered with the Changing Places UK Consortium on completion, via Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) Changing Places Support Officers. 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/b0346680-d06f-42ae-aa8e-6ef2ecb75444 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2023 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0346680-d06f-42ae-aa8e-6ef2ecb75444

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0346680-d06f-42ae-aa8e-6ef2ecb75444
  25th July 2023 - 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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