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Bedford Borough Council Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement

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

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is in the planning stage of establishing a Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime. This procurement process falls under the health and social work services industry category and aims to commission residential care services within Bedford borough. The Council, classified as a public authority - sub-central government, is organising a Market Engagement Day on 28th April 2026 at Kings House, 245 Ampthill Rd, Bedford. This event is designed for providers to engage and provide insights to help develop the proposed framework, with an emphasis on ensuring high-quality care and a sustainable provider market. The targeted start of the contract period is 1st March 2027, with the framework expected to run until at least 28th February 2033, with options for renewal.

Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service

Description: 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.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the provision of a Temporary Accommodation Support Service, aimed at fostering tenancy sustainability, preventing homelessness, and supporting individuals in moving on. The process is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 29th April 2026. The service, which falls under the industry category of social work and related services, will be delivered in Bedford, UK. The procurement is valued at £1,375,000, with the contract expected to commence on 21st September 2026 and potentially extending to a maximum of 20th September 2029. Interested parties should note that the procurement adopts a 'light touch' regime, encouraging both electronic submissions and utilising English as the working language.

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026

Description: Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') invites Chambers to tender for the provision of a Barristers' Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a route to market for the purchase of barristers' services, where there is demand for capacity or specialist expertise that cannot be met within the Council's in-house Legal Services Unit.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is undertaking the tendering process for its "Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026." This procurement, categorised under legal services, seeks to establish a framework agreement for the acquisition of barristers' services. The council, located in Bedford, UK, will utilise this framework to access barristers' expertise outside its in-house Legal Services Unit when necessary. The procurement is in the 'tenderUpdate' stage as of 18th February 2026, following a previous preliminary market engagement. The open procedure procurement method is employed, with a tender end date set for 16th March 2026. The enquiry period ends on 2nd March 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 27th March 2026. Contracting will commence on 7th April 2026 and is expected to last until 6th April 2028, with possible extensions.

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026

Description: Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') invites Chambers to tender for the provision of a Barristers' Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a route to market for the purchase of barristers' services, where there is demand for capacity or specialist expertise that cannot be met within the Council's in-house Legal Services Unit.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is undertaking the tendering process for its "Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026." This procurement, categorised under legal services, seeks to establish a framework agreement for the acquisition of barristers' services. The council, located in Bedford, UK, will utilise this framework to access barristers' expertise outside its in-house Legal Services Unit when necessary. The procurement is in the 'tenderUpdate' stage as of 18th February 2026, following a previous preliminary market engagement. The open procedure procurement method is employed, with a tender end date set for 16th March 2026. The enquiry period ends on 2nd March 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 27th March 2026. Contracting will commence on 7th April 2026 and is expected to last until 6th April 2028, with possible extensions.

Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026

Description: Bedford Borough Council will be retendering its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for delivery from Summer 2026 onwards. The HAF programme is funded by the Department for Education and aims to provide high-quality holiday activities and nutritious food for children and young people who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM), as well as other children identified as vulnerable. The Council is seeking to establish a bespoke multi-lot framework of providers to deliver HAF-funded provision across the borough during the Easter, summer and December school holidays. There may also be opportunities to deliver provision during selected half-term holidays, subject to review.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is currently in the planning stages of retendering its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, with the procurement focusing on delivering services in holiday centre services across Bedford, UK. This public procurement initiative, funded by the Department for Education, aims to provide holiday activities and nutritious meals to eligible children. Interested parties should pay attention to the preliminary market engagement notice available from 17th February 2026, with engagement responses due by 18th March 2026. The framework agreement delivery is expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and continue until 30th June 2028, with a potential extension available until 2029. Further details regarding the tender will be announced by 13th April 2026.

Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service

Description: 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.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the provision of a Temporary Accommodation Support Service, aimed at fostering tenancy sustainability, preventing homelessness, and supporting individuals in moving on. The process is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 29th April 2026. The service, which falls under the industry category of social work and related services, will be delivered in Bedford, UK. The procurement is valued at £1,375,000, with the contract expected to commence on 21st September 2026 and potentially extending to a maximum of 20th September 2029. Interested parties should note that the procurement adopts a 'light touch' regime, encouraging both electronic submissions and utilising English as the working language.

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

Description: Bedford Borough Council ("the Authority") requires a competent and experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider ("the Provider") to coordinate, procure, and deliver a comprehensive programme of highways-related training. This service will support approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff employed by the Authority, in addition to staff from other internal teams (e.g., Grounds Maintenance) as required. Maximum distance for any training is 30 miles from the Council building.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council has concluded the award phase of a public procurement contract titled "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service," aimed at providing comprehensive highways-related training for its operatives and staff. The contract, with a gross value of £346,800, was awarded to Paramount Training Limited. The procurement process, executed using an open procedure, falls under the services category and is identified as above threshold. This initiative supports approximately 40 operatives from the Authority and other internal teams. The contract period is set to begin on 27 April 2026, and span until 26 April 2029, with potential renewals of up to 24 months. The training services will be conducted in Bedford and surrounding UKH regions.

Provision of Primary Care Sexual and Reproductive Health Services 2026-2029

Description: This process is being carried out in accordance with the procedure for 'Direct Award Process B' under Regulations 6 and 8 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For GPs and other Primary Care settings, under the Public Health Enhanced Services (PHES) in primary care offer, there is the opportunity to provide the delivery of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) for contraceptive purposes, which is outside of the GMS contract. The opportunity does not alter the requirement laid out in the GMS contract for all practices to ensure the routine offer of first line contraceptives; including the provision of general sexual health advice, barrier contraceptives, oral contraceptives and the contraceptive injection. The aim of this service is to provide an accessible, high quality and effective service (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Primary Care Sexual and Reproductive Health Services between 2026 and 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. This procurement, categorised under medical practice services, general practitioner services, and pharmacy services, will take place in Bedford, United Kingdom. The contract is procured through an open procedure and focuses on enhancing public health services, like long-acting reversible contraception and STI screening. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 6th March 2026, and awards are expected to be made by 20th March 2026. The services will start on 1st April 2026, highlighting the need for high-quality, accessible health services in the region.

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

Description: Bedford Borough Council ("the Authority") requires a competent and experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider ("the Provider") to coordinate, procure, and deliver a comprehensive programme of highways-related training. This service will support approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff employed by the Authority, in addition to staff from other internal teams (e.g., Grounds Maintenance) as required.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council has concluded the award phase of a public procurement contract titled "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service," aimed at providing comprehensive highways-related training for its operatives and staff. The contract, with a gross value of £346,800, was awarded to Paramount Training Limited. The procurement process, executed using an open procedure, falls under the services category and is identified as above threshold. This initiative supports approximately 40 operatives from the Authority and other internal teams. The contract period is set to begin on 27 April 2026, and span until 26 April 2029, with potential renewals of up to 24 months. The training services will be conducted in Bedford and surrounding UKH regions.

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

Description: Bedford Borough Council ("the Authority") requires a competent and experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider ("the Provider") to coordinate, procure, and deliver a comprehensive programme of highways-related training. This service will support approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff employed by the Authority, in addition to staff from other internal teams (e.g., Grounds Maintenance) as required.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council has concluded the award phase of a public procurement contract titled "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service," aimed at providing comprehensive highways-related training for its operatives and staff. The contract, with a gross value of £346,800, was awarded to Paramount Training Limited. The procurement process, executed using an open procedure, falls under the services category and is identified as above threshold. This initiative supports approximately 40 operatives from the Authority and other internal teams. The contract period is set to begin on 27 April 2026, and span until 26 April 2029, with potential renewals of up to 24 months. The training services will be conducted in Bedford and surrounding UKH regions.