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title: "CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-281-AI 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-281-AI 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-647c857a-dcfd-4f9b-a131-9c64ec1b3fa6

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Central Bedfordshire Council, titled "CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-281-AI 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD," has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the social work services industry category, with a specific focus on accommodation. The contract aims to provide a 16+ accommodation placement with 24/7 staffing for a young person, effective from 24th July 2026 to 23rd July 2027. The procurement method was characterised as "Other," and the procurement process is complete as of 30th July 2026. The location for service delivery includes a wide range of regions, notably the United Kingdom and its territories. The total contract value awarded is GBP 36,400, and the supplier responsible is Essential Living Care, based in Croydon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those focused on accommodation for young individuals. Given the requirement for 24/7 staffing, businesses with a robust workforce and operational capability in providing consistent care and supervision will be well-positioned to compete. Companies capable of navigating inter-regional logistics across the specified delivery locations can also find opportunities for growth by engaging with local councils to meet similar needs. The nature of the service and the buyer's requirement for specialised care highlight potential collaboration avenues for experienced suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

Placement request via a further competition under Lot 1 (24/7 Staffing) of the 16+ Accommodation DPS. We require the placement to be available for this young person as soon as possible. * First name: Mazen * Last name : Adam * Date of birth : 01/05/2010 * Child age : 16 * Child gender : Male * Ethnicity : African * Nationality : Sudanese * Religion : No religion * First Language : Arabic * Child address No address as claiming asylum from Sudan * Reasons for coming to the UK. Claiming asylum from Sudan Please review the attached documents, before submitting any placement offers, in the way of a completed questionnaire, by [deadline date & time].

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd5228a-1257-4c04-af0e-ead1f2c3c87c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,400 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSENTIAL LIVING CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd5228a-1257-4c04-af0e-ead1f2c3c87c
- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd5228a-1257-4c04-af0e-ead1f2c3c87c
- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd5228a-1257-4c04-af0e-ead1f2c3c87c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd5228a-1257-4c04-af0e-ead1f2c3c87c
  30th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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