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title: "Urgent Childrens Placement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# Urgent Childrens Placement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612fd

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## Summary

The procurement process for an "Urgent Childrens Placement" was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, classified as a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under health and social work services, involved a direct procurement method without competition owing to urgency. The contract was awarded to Fostering Support Group Ltd, and it covers service provision in the UKH24 region of the UK. The process was initiated due to urgent placement needs, and the contract period spans from 3rd December 2025 to 1st June 2026, with the contract being active as of 2nd December 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fostering and social care services. Businesses like Fostering Support Group Ltd, which can provide swift and effective placement solutions, are well-suited to engage with such tender opportunities, especially when urgent delivery and specialised service provision are required. The procurement process, given its nature and urgency, may attract companies that have the capacity to meet urgent demands efficiently and operate within the related legal frameworks of the UK.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Urgent placement needed - search went out to both on and off framework providers and this was the best match in the timeframe that the placement was needed. Evidence attached shows search conducted, confirmation of placement and funding approval from Head of Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008465-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,692 |

## 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 | FOSTERING SUPPORT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008465-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008465-2026
  30th 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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