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Children's Short Breaks Closed Framework

Description: Bedford Borough Council is seeking providers to deliver Children's Short Breaks Services through a Closed Framework Agreement. The Framework is divided into eight Lots: Lot 1: Community Short Breaks - Complex Care Lot 2: Community Short Breaks - Autism Lot 3: Community Short Breaks - EHCP / Special School Lot 4: Community Short Breaks - General SEND Lot 5: Community Short Breaks - SEND Gaming Youth Club Lot 6: Holiday Activity Short Breaks - Learning Disabilities and SEND (EHCP) Lot 7: Holiday Activity Short Breaks - Complex Physical and Health Needs Lot 8: Holiday Activity Short Breaks - Autism. The services will provide a range of community-based and holiday activities designed to promote inclusion, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND, while providing (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is procuring children’s short-break services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The eight lots cover community groups for children with complex care needs, autism, EHCP or special-school needs, general SEND, and a SEND gaming youth club, as well as holiday activities for children with learning disabilities and SEND, complex physical or health needs, and autism. Provision ranges from recurring term-time groups and community meet-ups to holiday activities. The services are intended to support inclusion, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes, while giving families and carers short breaks. Delivery is in Bedford Borough. The requirement is for social care and children’s welfare services (CPV 85311300).

Framework to provide Supply Agency Staff Services

Description: This is the reopening of Framework to Provide Supply Agency Staff Services - ocds-h6vhtk-05abb2 HEART Academies Trust is establishing a multi lotted Framework Agreement to support the recruitment of temporary, permanent, and fixed-term teaching and non-teaching staff across educational settings in the UK. This includes but is not limited to schools, colleges, nurseries, pupil referral units, and children's centres. The Framework is designed to provide participating Contracting Authorities with a fair, transparent, and cost-effective solution for engaging supply staff. The Contracting Authority intends to operate the Framework for a maximum duration of seven (7) years, with the intention to re-open the Framework on an annual basis to allow for the inclusion of new suppliers and ensure continued value and compliance. A Re-Opening Notice will be published detailing the (read more...)

Summary: HEART Academies Trust is seeking suppliers for a framework covering recruitment and supply of temporary, fixed-term and permanent teaching and non-teaching staff across UK education settings, including schools, colleges, nurseries, pupil referral units and children’s centres. The main focus is temporary supply teachers, education support staff and other temporary staffing; permanent recruitment is included but expected to be limited. The framework has three service models: direct provision, where the supplier recruits and supplies staff; master vendor, managing recruitment and the full supply chain; and neutral vendor, managing recruitment through an accredited supply chain rather than directly supplying workers. The framework is open to all public sector contracting authorities, with services delivered across the UK.

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 intends to establish an open framework for residential and nursing care home services for people in Bedford Borough. The work falls within health and social care, including social care provided with accommodation. The Council is developing the framework to support high-quality care and sustainable provision for residents who rely on these services.

Contracted Enhancements to Local Bus Services

Description: Bedford Borough Council wishes to tender for contracted enhancements to local bus routes, enhancing the existing town centre network. Bidders will submit proposals to enhance bus services on a contracted basis. Key locations are: o Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre o Putnoe Lane o Woodlands Park o Abbeyfields Proposals must aim for each resident of the above locations to be able to access public transport within 400 metres of their home address. Services must provide enhanced access to key hubs and services, eg Bedford Hospital (North and South Wings), Bedford Bus Station and Bedford and Kempston Town centre, and should be designed more generally with the aim of providing enhanced connectively to socially necessary locations. Transport provision to these locations on the day of operation and time of (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is seeking operators to provide contracted enhancements to local bus services in Bedford. The work is public road passenger transport (CPV 60112000), serving Hillgrounds Road and Saxon Centre, Putnoe, Woodlands Park and Abbey Fields. Services should bring public transport within 400 metres of residents’ homes in the named areas and improve connections to Bedford Hospital’s North and South Wings, Bedford Bus Station, Bedford and Kempston town centres, and other socially necessary destinations. Operators may incorporate the areas into existing networks and provide additional commercially viable services beyond the minimum required. The procurement is divided into options covering each area individually, combinations of areas, and an all-destinations solution.

DRIVE Project for Bedfordshire

Description: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, is seeking to commission a specialist provider to deliver the DRIVE Project model, a nationally recognised, evidence based intervention for high harm domestic abuse perpetrators. The project forms part of a government funded national approach to reducing serious harm by addressing the behaviours of perpetrators who pose the greatest risk to victims, children, and communities. The commissioned service will deliver intensive, one to one case management and tailored behaviour change interventions for up to 125 high risk perpetrators, working in close partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies. The DRIVE Project model will operate as an integral component of existing multi agency safeguarding and offender management arrangements, including MARAC, DA Perpetrator, and Integrated Offender Management structures. The primary (read more...)

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is commissioning the DRIVE Project, a specialist domestic abuse perpetrator intervention service delivered in Bedfordshire. The service combines intensive one-to-one case management with tailored behaviour-change work for up to 125 high-risk perpetrators, aiming to reduce repeat and serial abuse and improve safety for victims, children and communities. Delivery must sit within local multi-agency safeguarding and offender-management arrangements, including MARAC, domestic abuse perpetrator forums and Integrated Offender Management. The provider will work with statutory and voluntary sector partners and follow the national DRIVE Service Specification, with local adaptations to reflect Bedfordshire’s needs and partnerships. The commission concerns domestic abuse case management, behaviour-change, counselling and support services.

DRIVE Project for Bedfordshire

Description: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, is seeking to commission a specialist provider to deliver the DRIVE Project model, a nationally recognised, evidence based intervention for high harm domestic abuse perpetrators. The project forms part of a government funded national approach to reducing serious harm by addressing the behaviours of perpetrators who pose the greatest risk to victims, children, and communities. The commissioned service will deliver intensive, one to one case management and tailored behaviour change interventions for up to 125 high risk perpetrators, working in close partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies. The DRIVE Project model will operate as an integral component of existing multi agency safeguarding and offender management arrangements, including MARAC, DA Perpetrator, and Integrated Offender Management structures. The primary (read more...)

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is commissioning the DRIVE Project, a specialist domestic abuse perpetrator intervention service delivered in Bedfordshire. The service combines intensive one-to-one case management with tailored behaviour-change work for up to 125 high-risk perpetrators, aiming to reduce repeat and serial abuse and improve safety for victims, children and communities. Delivery must sit within local multi-agency safeguarding and offender-management arrangements, including MARAC, domestic abuse perpetrator forums and Integrated Offender Management. The provider will work with statutory and voluntary sector partners and follow the national DRIVE Service Specification, with local adaptations to reflect Bedfordshire’s needs and partnerships. The commission concerns domestic abuse case management, behaviour-change, counselling and support services.

CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)

Description: Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Alternative Education and Provision Framework Alternative Education and Provision Tender Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are developing a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework, which is intended to commence on 1 September 2027. We are aiming to open the procurement opportunity for applications in November 2026 and would like to invite interested providers to attend a Pre-Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on: Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026 Time: 13:00 - 15:00 The session will provide an opportunity for providers to learn more about the proposed framework, understand the councils' requirements, and ask questions ahead of the procurement process. Agenda Defining Alternative Education and Provision Our Aims and Analysis Contract Monitoring Quality Assurance Procurement Process Social Value Tender Timelines Questions and Close (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are jointly developing an Alternative Education and Provision Framework. It will provide education and related support for children and young people who need alternatives to mainstream education, covering special education, e-learning, vocational training and tutoring. The work is in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. The councils are seeking views from providers while shaping the framework, including on their requirements, quality assurance, contract monitoring and social value. The proposed arrangement is a framework, rather than a single described service delivery project, and providers may be relevant if they can deliver one or more of these education and training services for the councils.

CBC-2107-RFI-SK Alternative Education Framework re-commission (Request for Information)

Description: Pre-Market Engagement Notice - Alternative Education and Provision Framework Alternative Education and Provision Tender Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are developing a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework, which is intended to commence on 1 September 2027. We are aiming to open the procurement opportunity for applications in November 2026 and would like to invite interested providers to attend a Pre-Market Engagement Event via Microsoft Teams on: Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026 Time: 13:30 - 15:30 The session will provide an opportunity for providers to learn more about the proposed framework, understand the councils' requirements, and ask questions ahead of the procurement process. Agenda Defining Alternative Education and Provision Our Aims and Analysis Contract Monitoring Quality Assurance Procurement Process Social Value Tender Timelines Questions and Close (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are jointly developing an Alternative Education and Provision Framework. It will provide education and related support for children and young people who need alternatives to mainstream education, covering special education, e-learning, vocational training and tutoring. The work is in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. The councils are seeking views from providers while shaping the framework, including on their requirements, quality assurance, contract monitoring and social value. The proposed arrangement is a framework, rather than a single described service delivery project, and providers may be relevant if they can deliver one or more of these education and training services for the councils.

Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification

Description: Invitation to Tender for Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification. Apply via the in-tend procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/bedford/home

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is seeking a supplier to provide and deliver a range of City & Guilds training courses and certification. This is a training-services requirement, covering course delivery as well as the associated certification. Delivery is in the East of England. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers whose business includes delivering vocational training and arranging recognised City & Guilds certification are the most directly relevant; the requirement may also suit providers able to supply several course types rather than a single training course.

CA18539 - Provision of Project Management & Cost Consultant Services

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient, high quality Project Management & Cost Consultant Service to provide full Project Management & Cost Consultant support on all College projects at values up to PS5m. Selected projects above this value will also utilise the appointed supplier - this will be subject to College requirements and be assessed on a job-by-job basis. Similarly, there may be projects below PS5m which will not form part of this contract, at the discretion of the College. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18539. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18539 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: Bedford College is seeking project management and cost consultancy services to support its construction and other college projects. The appointed consultant is expected to provide full project management and cost consultant support for projects generally valued up to £5 million. The College may also use the supplier on selected projects above that level, assessed individually, and may exclude some projects below it at its discretion. The work is associated with Bedford College in Bedford, England; the procurement also records delivery coverage across the United Kingdom and other locations. This is a construction consultancy opportunity, suited to firms able to provide both project management and cost consultancy rather than a single specialist service.