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title: "Extended Hours at Prebend Street - Day centre provision"
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# Extended Hours at Prebend Street - Day centre provision

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff2d00ff-b95d-4b59-9f0e-c9ab8e269b3f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Bedford Borough Council for "Extended Hours at Prebend Street - Day centre provision" falls under the accommodation services industry category. Located in Bedford, the tender aimed to extend the opening hours of an existing day centre supporting homeless and rough sleeping individuals. The tender, initiated on 2 January 2025 and concluded with an award on 27 January 2025, was granted through a waiver procurement method with a contract period from 3 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £27,599.62 GBP. The awarded supplier for this contract is SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs involved in accommodation or social services. Extending the hours of operation for a day centre for homeless individuals allows organisations to participate in a socially impactful project that can enhance their portfolios. Businesses experienced in managing or providing services for vulnerable groups would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, enabling growth through government contracts and increased visibility in the community services sector.

## Notice

To extend the opening hours of the existing day centre provision, both earlier in the morning, and later into the afternoon, supporting homeless and rough sleeping individuals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61eee22-975f-41ae-bc54-b9d2ac5460de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,599 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,599 |
| 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 | SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61eee22-975f-41ae-bc54-b9d2ac5460de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61eee22-975f-41ae-bc54-b9d2ac5460de
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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