---
title: "Accommodation based support; Charis House"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069705"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Accommodation based support; Charis House

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069705

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the direct procurement process for an accommodation-based support service related to Charis House. The contract, which was active from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, utilised a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold to ensure the continuity of services provided by SMART Criminal Justice Services. This extension allows for an internal review of the business case, effectively meeting grant conditions. The procurement falls under the "services" category with a focus on accommodation services in the region of UKH24, United Kingdom. The contract value is £38,803 (net) and £46,563.60 (gross), with the final award announced on 12th May 2026.

This tender extension represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in accommodation services. Given the emphasis on ensuring service continuity, organisations similar in scale to SMART Criminal Justice Services, which is a large entity, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, businesses that can provide enhanced service delivery within this industry category could find prospects for growth, especially if they align with public authority requirements and can demonstrate capability in grant condition compliance

## Notice

Waiver - Product Reasons - This waiver request is to extend the current contract provision from 1st April 2026 - 30th September 2026 to allow time for internal review of the business case & associated actions to be carried out. The request is to extend the current provider, SMART CJS, to ensure continuity of the service and therefore meeting grant conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043629-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,803 |

## 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 | SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043629-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043629-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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