---
title: "Extra Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e6b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051e6b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Extra Care Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e6b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Bedford Borough Council, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Extra Care Services." This process falls under the health and social work services category, with a focus on adult social care, located in Bedford, United Kingdom (region UKH24). The procurement is governed by the UK main procurement legislation "2023/54". The contracting period is planned to begin on 28th February 2026 and extend until 27th February 2029, with a maximum possible extension to 27th February 2030. A future notice is expected to be published on 1st September 2025. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3 million, with a net amount of £2.5 million in GBP currency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those with expertise in providing extra care services for adults. It is particularly well-suited for companies that understand the light touch procurement regime, which offers a more flexible approach to fulfilling service contracts. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can benefit from a long-term contractual relationship with a reputable public authority, potentially fostering sustainable business growth and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector market. The opportunity to participate in such a substantial and strategically important project can also lead to further commercial engagements and partnerships in the future.

## Notice

Extra Care Services - Adults Social Care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025052-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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

- 22 May 2025 at 14:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025052-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025052-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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