---
title: "Bedford Borough Council Learning Disability Community Based Day Opportunities."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bef7"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-25"
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# Bedford Borough Council Learning Disability Community Based Day Opportunities.

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bef7

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has issued a tender for Learning Disability Community Based Day Opportunities, aimed at providing services for individuals with learning disabilities. The procurement method involves an Accelerated hybrid negotiated procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The tender deadline is set for 2nd May 2023, with an amendment changing this to 9th May 2023. The contract period is from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028, with a possible extension for two more years.

This tender by the Bedford Borough Council presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the social work and related services industry. Businesses specialising in delivering person-centred activities and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with submissions accepted through written communication. Interested businesses should consider the emphasis on inclusive and community-centric service provision when preparing their proposals.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council invites Tenders for the provision of Community Based Day Opportunity Services for people with a learning disability in the Bedford Borough. The Council is procuring the service as detailed in the specification, using an Accelerated hybrid negotiated procedure under the Light Touch Regime. This contract will provide person centred Day Activities and Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. The service delivers group sessions. Where care management identifies that an individual may have additional support needs, one to one support is provided to enable the individual to access the sessions available. Sessions are provided throughout the week offering a range of activities and one-to-one access to community activities.The Service provide respite to families/carers as well as providing social and developmental opportunities which also promote independence to people accessing the services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bedford Borough Council invites Tenders for the provision of Community Based Day Opportunity Services for people with a learning disability in the Bedford Borough. The Council is procuring the service as detailed in the specification, using an Accelerated hybrid negotiated procedure under the Light Touch Regime. This contract will provide person centred Day Activities and Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. The service delivers group sessions. Where care management identifies that an individual may have additional support needs, one to one support is provided to enable the individual to access the sessions available. Sessions are provided throughout the week offering a range of activities and one-to-one access to community activities.The Service provide respite to families/carers as well as providing social and developmental opportunities which also promote independence to people accessing the services.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011892-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 17:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011892-2023
- 14 Apr 2023 at 20:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010867-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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