--- title: "CBC-1816-T-TH Accommodation Based Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86aec346-b571-4efd-8b0e-8e7e131279be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86aec346-b571-4efd-8b0e-8e7e131279be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86aec346-b571-4efd-8b0e-8e7e131279be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86aec346-b571-4efd-8b0e-8e7e131279be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-06" --- # CBC-1816-T-TH Accommodation Based Support Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86aec346-b571-4efd-8b0e-8e7e131279be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86aec346-b571-4efd-8b0e-8e7e131279be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86aec346-b571-4efd-8b0e-8e7e131279be.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to procure accommodation and support services for single homeless people in two distinct locations within Central Bedfordshire. The procurement process, currently at the tender amendment stage, is open until 6th August 2025. This tender, titled "CBC-1816-T-TH Accommodation Based Support," falls under the housing services category and invites proposals for either one or both of the lots available. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2025 and run for a year with an option to extend by another year. Located in the United Kingdom, the Council is using an open procedure for this procurement, encouraging competitive bidding above the threshold value. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in housing services, particularly those with the capacity to support vulnerable populations such as homeless individuals. With a strong emphasis on quality (65%), cost efficiency (25%), and social value (10%), the tender aligns with businesses that can offer high-quality accommodation solutions while contributing positively to social outcomes. This opportunity is best suited for those with experience in housing services and a readiness to provide detailed service proposals meeting specific requirements. Although not focused on SMEs or VCSEs, the tender is inclusive of comprehensive service offerings that address local needs effectively. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council seeks to procure accommodation and support for single homeless people in two locations, one to the north of Central Bedfordshire, one to the south. These services are offered as two separate lots, and prospective providers are welcome to bid on either one or both lots. Broad specifications are set out below, that are applicable to both lots. Prospective providers are invited to set out, in detail, what service they can offer, to how many people, within these specifications. Each lot has a maximum contract value of PS63 000. The contract is for a term of one year with the option to extend for a further year. Bids will be assessed 65% quality, 25% cost and 10% Social Value. 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/672f6fab-8b62-4faa-9b22-3696f4764d0a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2025 at 07:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672f6fab-8b62-4faa-9b22-3696f4764d0a - 9 Jul 2025 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672f6fab-8b62-4faa-9b22-3696f4764d0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672f6fab-8b62-4faa-9b22-3696f4764d0a 6th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/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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