---
title: "Semi-Independent Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060496"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060496.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Semi-Independent Placement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060496

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by Bedford Borough Council for a project titled "Semi-Independent Placement" under the services category. Located in Bedford, UK, this procurement falls under the light touch regime and was executed using the direct procurement method, denoting a below threshold process without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 9th of December 2025. The contract is active and spans from 10th December 2025 to 15th January 2027, with a total gross value of £75,600. The principal delivery region for this service is East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, particularly those capable of delivering semi-independent placement services. As the procurement was a direct award to PSA Care Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find such direct procurement opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts. These contracts are especially appealing for businesses already operating within or capable of efficiently servicing the regional requirements of the East of England.

## Notice

Approved Waiver - Urgency Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002630-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 15 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,000 |

## 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 | PSA CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002630-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002630-2026
  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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