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title: "Bedford Borough Council Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f47"
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# Bedford Borough Council Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f47

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is in the planning stage for establishing a Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime. This procurement process is aimed at commissioning residential care services across Bedford, UK. The Council plans to hold a Market Engagement Day on 28th April 2026 at Kings House, Bedford, from 10:00 to 13:00. It is a scheduled opportunity for providers to engage with commissioning and brokerage teams, shaping the framework's strategic direction and operational effectiveness. Providers interested in participating must confirm their attendance by the event date.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in health and social work services and those providing accommodation-based social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the framework’s suitability requirements. The framework agreement, starting on 1 March 2027, with possibilities for renewal up to 2035, provides a sustainable market for providers. Engaging in this procurement process will allow businesses to align with future commissioning arrangements, influence pricing and quality standards, and strengthen partnerships within the local authority.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council is looking to set up an Open Framework Agreement for Residential and nursing care homes services under the Light Touch Regime.

### Planning Information

Bedford Borough Council is currently reviewing and developing a new Residential Care Framework for the future commissioning of residential care services across the borough. We would like to invite you to participate in an upcoming Market Engagement Day to help shape this important development.
This event will provide an opportunity for providers to engage directly with the Council’s commissioning and brokerage teams to discuss the proposed framework, share insights from your operational experience, and help ensure that the framework supports both high-quality care and a sustainable provider market.
Why attend?
Participating in this engagement event will give providers the opportunity to:
• Gain early insight into the proposed Residential Care Framework
• Contribute to the design and development of the framework
• Share feedback on pricing structures, service expectations, and quality standards
• Understand how the framework may shape future commissioning arrangements
• Strengthen relationships with the Council’s commissioning and brokerage teams
• Help ensure the framework reflects real market conditions and operational realities
Your expertise and experience are essential in helping us develop a framework that works effectively for providers, the Council, and most importantly the residents who rely on these services.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 28th April 
Time: 10:00 – 13:00 
Location: Kings House, 245 Ampthill Rd, Bedford MK42 9AZ
The agenda is as follows:
10:00 Welcome & Introduction to the Event
10:10 Background & Strategic Context
10:25 Procurement Route to Market & Timeline
10:40 Draft Lotting Proposals
11:00 Comfort break
11:10 Provider Feedback & Open Discussion
11:40 Next steps
11:55 Final Q&A
12:00 Close and Networking Lunch
We strongly encourage providers to attend and take part in the discussion. This is an important opportunity to help shape the future commissioning landscape for residential care services within Bedford Borough.
To confirm attendance and registration, or if you have any questions in advance of the event, please contact Lisa Balderson, Care Network Business Manager
Email: lisa@bedscaregroupltd.co.uk
Telephone: 07538 416655

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036050-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 11:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036050-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032526-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036050-2026
  21st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032526-2026
  9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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