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title: "Residing in a 24hr SL living service"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Residing in a 24hr SL living service

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc97f651-2ad0-4432-bb58-dd0a8c9b20f6

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## Summary

The procurement process for a project titled "Residing in a 24hr SL living service", managed by Bedford Borough Council, has reached the Award stage. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and takes place in Bedford, England, with the contracting period running from 23rd October 2024 to 23rd October 2026. The initiative aims to provide a round-the-clock supported living service through Blessing's Care Ltd. The procurement was conducted using a waiver method, indicating that typical competitive tendering procedures were bypassed for this contract originally valued at £165,667.84. Key stakeholders involved include Bedford Borough Council as the buyer and Blessing's Care Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to demonstrate their capabilities and establish or expand their service offerings with local government contracts. Firms with experience in supported living services will find this contract particularly suitable for leveraging their expertise to contribute to community welfare while driving business growth. The procurement allows SMEs to collaborate closely with public sectors, opening pathways for future projects and partnerships in similar social care endeavours.

## Notice

Residing in a 24hr SL living service run by Blessings Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95e305-bad2-413c-a346-72d9e2c7adb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,667 |
| 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 | BEDFORD |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLESSING'S CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95e305-bad2-413c-a346-72d9e2c7adb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95e305-bad2-413c-a346-72d9e2c7adb0
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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