---
title: "Residential Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06051a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Residential Placement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06051a

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Residential Placement". This falls under the services industry category, specifically social work services, and is located within the region of UKH24 in Bedford, United Kingdom. The procurement method was designated as "Below threshold - unknown" with a special regime of "lightTouch". The contract, with an ID of "002847-2026" and initiated under legal basis "2023/54", was awarded on 13th January 2026, with an active status and covers a period from 13th January to 20th April 2026. The gross contract value is £305,899.78, indicating the scale of investment in this public service initiative.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services to engage in government projects. The contract was awarded to Arnfield Care Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, demonstrating the council's openness to working with smaller firms. Companies in the social care sector, particularly those with expertise in residential placements and support services, are well-suited to participate in such competitive procurement processes. There is potential for similar future contracts that can provide business growth and opportunities to enhance public service offerings.

## Notice

Residential Placement (Spot)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002847-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £254,916 |

## 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 | ARNFIELD CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002847-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002847-2026
  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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