---
title: "The provision of rough sleeping prevention services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e1b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# The provision of rough sleeping prevention services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e1b

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of rough sleeping prevention services. The tender, identified as UKPGA 2023/54, falls under the services category, specifically accommodation services, and is situated in Bedford, UK, within region UKH24. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and did not involve competition. The key contractual period spans from 1st April 2026 to 1st October 2026, with the contract being signed on 30th March 2026. The total gross contract value is £155,827.84, with a net amount of £129,856.53 GBP.

The contract was awarded to SMART Criminal Justice Services, a large-scale supplier based in Bedford. This presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those capable of providing accommodation support to vulnerable people. Organisations with experience in social welfare or public health sectors may find similar future tenders advantageous for growth through service delivery. Businesses located near Bedford or within the UKH24 region may have logistical advantages in participating in such tenders. Entrepreneurs and suppliers keen on building relationships with local government projects should explore potential collaborations on similar future projects.

## Notice

Waiver - Product Reasons - The provision of rough sleeping prevention services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046656-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,856 |

## 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

- 20 May 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046656-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046656-2026
  20th 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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