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title: "Rural Community Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c4d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Rural Community Support Service

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c4d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Rural Community Support Service," facilitated by Bedford Borough Council, falls under the services category and utilised an open competition procurement method below the threshold. Located in Bedford, UK, this procurement intends to connect individuals with local resources and provide home visits for older residents, implying a focus on guidance services. Originally, the contract was scheduled for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The enquiry period concluded on 12th September 2025, with submissions closing a week later on the 19th. However, the procurement was eventually cancelled on 10th December 2025 to maintain fairness and transparency.

This tender offered significant potential for business growth for enterprises specialised in community support and consultancy, particularly those experienced with the light-touch regime in procurement. The service’s objectives and reserved participation for SMEs and VCSEs suggest that smaller, community-focused businesses were ideally suited to compete, potentially increasing their footprint in community engagement services. Providers with capabilities in delivering quality service while meeting a price-quality ratio were particularly well-positioned to thrive in this competitive tender landscape.

## Notice

The Rural Community Support Service connects individuals with relevant services and support, acting as a bridge between residents and local resources. The Service makes home visits to older people to help them with free support & assistance. This contract is for an initial three (3) year term with an option to extend for a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month instalments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084801-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,760 |
| Lots value | £420,760 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 11:24 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084801-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 14:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050603-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084801-2025
  19th December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050603-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
  Please see Bedford Borough Council eProcurement portal: Rural Community Support Services In-Tend Reference: BBC AD 03956

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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