--- title: "Britannia Gate - Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4deff5b6-7113-4b92-8f08-d2c068991c85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4deff5b6-7113-4b92-8f08-d2c068991c85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4deff5b6-7113-4b92-8f08-d2c068991c85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4deff5b6-7113-4b92-8f08-d2c068991c85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-17" --- # Britannia Gate - Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4deff5b6-7113-4b92-8f08-d2c068991c85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4deff5b6-7113-4b92-8f08-d2c068991c85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4deff5b6-7113-4b92-8f08-d2c068991c85.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Britannia Gate - Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs." This initiative is classified under health and social work services and is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, in the East of England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline set for 16th July 2021. The selected provider will enter into a Service Level Agreement with Grand Union Housing Group and will be responsible for offering 24/7 support services within eighteen self-contained one-bedroom flats aimed at catering to individuals with mental health needs, as well as those with additional care requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care and accommodation sectors, particularly those focused on mental health support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations equipped to provide accommodation and tailored support services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Partnerships with relevant organisations could further enhance the competitiveness of bids, offering a chance for growth and expansion in a specialised area of public service provision. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting Tenders from organisations wishing to provide Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs at Britannia Gate in Bedford Borough. The service is comprised of eighteen (18) newly developed self-contained one bedroom flats. The Provider will enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Grand Union Housing Group (GUHG) in their role as the accommodation landlord. The Services will provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week support and will be accessible for people with Mental Health needs who may also have additional care and support needs. This includes, but is not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a Learning Difficulty or mild to moderate Learning Disability, Physical/Sensory Disability and communication support needs. People who use drugs and alcohol may also be considered for the Service following an individual risk assessment. Additional information: To access this opportunity you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Britannia Gate - Supported Living for People with Mental Health Needs (Project reference is BBC AD 01453). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01371a3-133c-4151-aa22-a2903195f127 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 16 Oct 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 17 Jun 2021 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01371a3-133c-4151-aa22-a2903195f127 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01371a3-133c-4151-aa22-a2903195f127 17th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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