---
title: "Residential (Spot) Placement - Childrens Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603e6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-12"
---

# Residential (Spot) Placement - Childrens Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603e6

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Residential (Spot) Placement - Children's Services" was managed by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government in the UK. The project is situated in the region of Bedford, UKH24. This direct procurement, classified under the "services" industry category and described as "Below threshold - without competition," concluded successfully with the completion of the award on 12th January 2026. The associated contract started on 18th December 2025 and is set to end on 5th December 2026, with an agreement signed on 17th December 2025 for a gross contract value of £660,000. The procurement process, initiated under urgency reasons, covers social work and related services and involves delivery within Bedford.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on providing social services, particularly those suitable for children's residential care and placement services. The contract with Positive Futures Support Care Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Liverpool, exemplifies the type of supplier suited for such contracts. Enterprises engaged in social work and related service sectors, considering expansion or partnership opportunities, would find engagement in similar procurement processes rewarding. The direct procurement method employed showcases a streamlined approach that may favour nimble, well-prepared companies capable of responding to urgent governmental needs.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons Residential (Spot) Placements Childrens Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002362-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £550,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | POSITIVE FUTURES SUPPORT CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002362-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002362-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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