---
title: "Town Centre Warden Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060483"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Town Centre Warden Initiative

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060483

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Town Centre Warden Initiative" has been initiated by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom (UKH24 region). This initiative focuses on the provision of uniformed Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) officers for reassurance patrols and activities within Bedford Town Centre. The contract, awarded to Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited, involves environmental services within this region. The procurement, completed via a direct method below the threshold without competition, is now in the award stage with the contract active until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £99,840 gross, having been signed on 11th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and community safety services, particularly those based in or near Bedford. SMEs like Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited, who are adept at providing specialised support in community safety and public welfare, are well-suited to compete in similar direct award processes. This contract not only provides business growth through delivering required services but also enhances a company's reputation in the public sector for managing community-based initiatives effectively.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons Town Centre Warden Initiative - provision of a small team of uniformed ASB officers to provide reassurance patrols and activities in Bedford Town Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002602-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,200 |

## 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 | WASTE INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT & ENFORCEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002602-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002602-2026
  13th 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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