---
title: "Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fb04"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-29"
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# Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fb04

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is initiating a planned procurement titled "Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford," focusing on health and social work services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the intention to competitively tender these services next year for two existing Extra Care Schemes located in Bedford, UKH24. Interested parties should submit their responses via the Council's e-tendering portal, with specific engagement opportunities available from 29th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for care providers specialising in Extra Care Housing schemes for older adults to influence the development of service specifications and participate in the forthcoming competitive process. Businesses with experience in delivering various models of care in collaboration with Registered Social Landlords will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the Bedford Borough Council in these early stages can enhance a provider's understanding of the local needs and expectations, positioning them favourably for future contracts.

## Notice

The purpose of this PIN is for prior information and market engagement purposes only; Bedford Borough Council will competitively tender this opportunity next year. Bedford Borough Council is in the early stages of procuring services for two existing Extra Care Schemes in Bedford. We are seeking the views of care providers who have experience of providing care and support services in Extra Care Housing schemes for older adults. We would like to learn from your experience of delivering different models of care within Extra Care schemes where the property is owned by a Registered Social Landlord. Responses will be used to support the development of the service specification within the upcoming opportunity and to inform our approach to tendering the future contracts. Interested parties can view and submit the questionnaire via the Council's e-tendering portal In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home (BBC AD 02729 - Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this PIN is for prior information and market engagement purposes only, and Bedford Borough Council will competitively tender this opportunity next year. Bedford Borough Council is in the early stages of procuring Extra Care services for two existing Extra Care Schemes in Bedford. We are seeking the views of care providers who have experience of providing care and support services in Extra Care Housing schemes for older adults. We would like to learn from your experience of delivering different models of care within Extra Care schemes where the property is owned by a Registered Social Landlord. Responses will be used to support the development of the service specification within the upcoming opportunity and to inform our approach to tendering the future contracts. Bedford Borough Council is keen to have the input from providers at this early stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029587-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLH24 Bedford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029587-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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