---
title: "Third Sector Infrastructure Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058720"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058720.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
---

# Third Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058720

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Third Sector Infrastructure Support" was initiated by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement targets the services category and aims to assist local voluntary, community organisations, and social enterprises within the Bedford Borough. It concluded with the award stage, as evidenced by the completion status dated 16 September 2025. The tender was conducted under a "direct" procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and employs a "light touch" regime. This contract, valued at £40,000 net (£48,000 gross), commences on 1 October 2025, running until 30 September 2026, with a key date for future signature by 26 September 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for organisations involved in guidance services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Companies capable of providing robust support services to local community organisations will find this contract aligns well with their business growth strategies. By partnering with Bedford Borough Council, the supplier, Community Voluntary Services Bedfordshire, exemplifies the valuable role of local enterprises in supporting public sector initiatives and enhancing community service delivery. This environment offers excellent prospects for businesses within the UKH24 region seeking to leverage their social and community service competencies.

## Notice

Assist local voluntary, community organisations and social enterprises to deliver quality services to residents of Bedford Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057056-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICES BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057056-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 13:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048445-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057056-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048445-2025
  13th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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