---
title: "Provision of 24/7 Live in Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06050e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Provision of 24/7 Live in Care

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06050e

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Bedford Borough Council focuses on the provision of 24/7 live-in care services, targeting welfare services for children and young people. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and is situated in the UKH24 region, representing an urgent response to the breakdown of previous care delivery. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition due to its urgency and below-threshold nature, classified under the light-touch regime. The procurement stage is complete, with the award granted to Eximius Refined Live-in Care on the 4th of November 2025, and the contract is set to run until 5th November 2027.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people. Companies that have experience and the necessary capabilities to provide care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, are well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. By understanding and adapting to the needs of sub-central government authorities, businesses can leverage such contract opportunities for sustainable growth and expansion within the public service domain.

## Notice

Approved Waiver - Urgency Reasons Multiple breakdown of care delivery of previous care providers linked to complexity of support need. Arranged urgently as the incumbent provider had given notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002831-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,800 |

## 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 | EXIMIUS REFINED LIVE-IN 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 16:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002831-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002831-2026
  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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