---
title: "Residential Placement (Spot)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604e6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Residential Placement (Spot)

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604e6

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Residential Placement (Spot)" has been conducted by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government authority located at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is welfare services for children and young people, with a specific focus on residential placements. This contract follows a direct procurement method and was deemed urgent, bypassing competitive procedures due to emergency circumstances. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was awarded on 9th December 2025, with the service delivery period starting from 10th December 2025 to 1st May 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing welfare services tailored to children and young people. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Sandton Healthcare Limited, which secured the contract. Such direct awards, particularly in unforeseen emergencies, favour businesses that can swiftly offer specialised and responsive services. Suppliers within the UK region, especially those familiar with the nuances of the public welfare sector, may find opportunities for growth and collaboration with local government bodies through similar future procurements.

## Notice

Approved Waiver - Urgency Reasons This was an emergency residential placement where child was placed over a weekend by EDT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002772-2026 |
| 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 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## 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 | SANDTON HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002772-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002772-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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