--- title: "Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065327" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065327" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065327.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065327.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-10" --- # Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065327 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065327) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065327.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service" is managed by Bedford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bedford, UK. As of 10th July 2026, the process is in the award stage, with the contract assigned to Connection Support, an organisation from Oxford, UK. The awarded contract focuses on social work and related services, including multi-tenure support and homelessness prevention, with a gross value of £1,618,227.51. The contract is set to commence from 21st September 2026 and run until 20th September 2029, with an option for renewal. The tender was conducted using an open procedure under the "light touch" regime, with key procurement stages, including a planning phase with market engagement and an active tender phase. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and accommodation support services. Companies with experience in tenancy sustainment and homelessness prevention are well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for wide participation, making it a valuable chance for large and medium enterprises to expand their portfolio within the public sector in Bedfordshire. The procurement emphasises quality and price as the award criteria, providing a platform for capable businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality services. The contract also includes provisions for engagement with interested providers, highlighting the dynamic nature of this opportunity for potential bidders. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council is looking for a provider for Temporary Accommodation Support Service with a focus on multi tenure support, tenancy sustainability, homelessness prevention and supported move on. ### Planning Information Online Event Details: Date: 24.02.2026 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting Dear Provider, We are pleased to invite you to a Market Engagement Event regarding an upcoming tender opportunity for a Temporary Accommodation Support Service. The purpose of this session is to: • Share an overview of the proposed service • Outline the commissioning intentions and anticipated procurement timeline • Provide an opportunity for providers to ask questions and share feedback ahead of the formal tender process Please note that this service will not include any regulated care activities. We encourage all interested providers to attend, particularly those with experience in delivering housing-related support, tenancy sustainment, or similar enabling services. If you would like to attend, please express your interest by emailing adultsstrategiccommissioning@bedford.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065267-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Award date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,375,000 | | Lots value | £1,375,000 | | Awards value | £1,618,227 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLH24 Bedford | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CONNECTION SUPPORT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065267-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 09:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026078-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 16:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013099-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065267-2026 10th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026078-2026 23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013099-2026 12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Bedford Borough Council In-Tend Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.bedford.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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