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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.

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.

Summary: Bedford College is seeking project management and cost consultancy for its construction projects. The service is intended to provide full project management and cost consultant support across College projects, generally those valued up to £5 million. The College may also use the appointed supplier on selected projects above that level, depending on its requirements and assessment of each project; some projects below the threshold may be excluded at the College’s discretion. The work is construction consultancy. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, for Bedford College, based in Bedford.

Market Event - Community Short Breaks Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities

Description: Bedford Borough Council is inviting providers to attend our upcoming Market Engagement Event for the recommissioning of Community Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. Date: 23 October 2026 Time: 10am -12pm Venue: on-line via Teams (link to the event will be provided day prior to the event to all providers who expressed interest) Bedford Borough Council is inviting providers to attend our upcoming Market Engagement Event for the recommissioning of Community Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Disabilities. This event provides an opportunity to: * Learn about the Council's future vision for Short Break Services * Understand the proposed service model and procurement approach * Discuss the proposed lot structure and framework arrangements * Share feedback on service requirements and outcomes (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council plans to recommission community short-break services for children and young people with disabilities across Bedford Borough. The services are intended to provide support and activities for children, young people and their families. The potential scope includes community-based short breaks, activities and support for people with special educational needs and disabilities, holiday and leisure provision, weekend and after-school activities, specialist disability support, and family support and respite activities. The Council is considering the service model, procurement approach, lot structure and framework arrangements, and is seeking provider feedback to help shape the requirements and outcomes. Delivery is across Bedford Borough. This is social work and related service provision, rather than a purchase of goods or construction work.

CA18538 - Provision of Mechanical and Electrical Services

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient, high quality mechanical and electrical service to provide full M&E 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 CA18538. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18538 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: Bedford College is seeking mechanical and electrical engineering services to provide full M&E support across its building projects. The requirement covers engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations, alongside broader M&E support for College projects. The College expects the appointed supplier to support projects generally valued up to £5 million; selected projects above that level may also be included, while some projects below it may be excluded at the College’s discretion. Delivery is associated with Bedford College in Bedford, with the stated project locations extending across the United Kingdom and beyond. This is a services opportunity for firms able to support building projects with mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.

Provision of Mechanical and Electrical Services

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient, high quality mechanical and electrical service to provide full M&E 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.

Summary: Bedford College is seeking mechanical and electrical (M&E) services to support its construction and other college projects. The requirement covers full M&E support, including engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations in buildings (CPV 71321000). The appointed supplier will work on projects valued up to £5 million; selected projects above that level may also be included, depending on the College’s needs and assessment of each job. The College may also choose to exclude projects below £5 million. Delivery is for Bedford College projects in the United Kingdom.

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service and Therapeutic Provision

Description: The Seven Force Commercial Team is supporting The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Bedfordshire in undertaking a market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a countywide Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service for adults and children, alongside a suite of therapeutic options. Prior to further work on commissioning the service, we are requesting information from providers who have the specialist knowledge and relevant current experience required to undertake provision of the service. We are seeking to understand the current market and the information provided will be used to support the development of the specification and inform future commissioning arrangements for the service. To support market engagement and inform future service commissioning, organisations with (read more...)

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is considering a countywide service for adults and children affected by sexual violence. The proposed provision combines Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) support with a suite of therapeutic options, including counselling. The Seven Force Commercial Team is supporting the Commissioner to assess whether providers can deliver the service and to shape its future specification and commissioning arrangements. The service is intended to cover Bedfordshire, including the Bedford and Central Bedfordshire areas. This is a public service rather than a purchase of goods or works, spanning specialist victim support, advice and therapeutic care.

School and Special Transport Open Framework

Description: Bedford Borough Council has a statutory duty to provide free home to school travel for compulsory school-aged children who meet nationally prescribed eligibility criteria and for post-16 students who meet locally determined criteria. To fulfil this duty, the Council commissions transport services from external providers using a range of vehicle types to meet the diverse needs of routes and individual passengers. In addition, the School and Specialist Transport Team arranges transport for a range of Adult and Children's Social Care requirements, including contact sessions, day services, and respite provision. To support the efficient and compliant procurement of these services, the Council is establishing a new Open Framework to replace the existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement process will be conducted electronically through the ADAM eProcurement (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is establishing an open framework for passenger transport and non-emergency medical transport in Bedford. Services cover eligible school-age children and post-16 students, as well as authorised adult and children’s social care users. Journeys may include home-to-school travel, specialist education, alternative provision, social care placements, respite and contact sessions, medical appointments, and travel to healthcare facilities. Six service categories cover vehicles for 1–3, 4–8, 9–16, 17–33 and 49 or more passengers, plus medical transport. Requirements will be set for individual journeys and may involve shared or dedicated services, passenger assistance, safeguarding and adjustments for passengers’ needs. Delivery is in the Bedford area, under routes and specifications set by the Council.

Apprenticeship Enrolment, Delivery and Quality Management Platform - Request for Engagement (RFE)

Description: Bedford College is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to explore apprenticeship enrolment, delivery and quality management platform solutions. The engagement seeks to gather market insight, understand supplier capability, identify emerging innovation, and help inform the College's future procurement strategy and requirements. The exercise consists of: Request for Engagement (RFE) Soft Market Testing Questionnaire Innovation Discovery Form Supplier Capability Survey Optional supplier demonstrations and concept presentations This is a pre-market engagement exercise only and is not a tender, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. The College may subsequently undertake a formal procurement process following completion of this engagement.

Summary: Bedford College is exploring an apprenticeship enrolment, delivery and quality management platform. The intended purchase is educational software and related information systems to support apprenticeship administration and delivery; the stated purpose is to manage enrolment, delivery and quality. The college is seeking market insight into available solutions, supplier capabilities and emerging innovations to shape its future procurement strategy and requirements. The work is associated with Bedford College in Bedford, with delivery location recorded as the United Kingdom. The engagement is structured around a request for engagement, a soft market testing questionnaire, an innovation discovery form and a supplier capability survey, with optional supplier demonstrations and concept presentations. This is market exploration ahead of any formal competition, not a request for prices or bids.

CA18502 - Architectural Services

Description: Bedford College is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide Architectural Services in support of College projects. The appointed supplier will provide full architectural services for projects with values up to PS5 million and, where required by the College, selected projects exceeding this value. The contract will be awarded for a period of four years. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18502. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18502 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: Bedford College is seeking architectural services to support its projects. The appointed practice will provide full architectural services, with the work covering projects commissioned by the College and potentially selected projects beyond the stated usual project scale. This is a professional services requirement, rather than a building works contract. The College is based in Bedford, and the procurement identifies delivery in the United Kingdom as well as a broad range of other locations. The service is intended for businesses able to undertake architectural work for an education-sector client and support project delivery across the College’s programme. One supplier is sought to provide the service across the requirement.

Architectural Services

Description: Bedford College is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide Architectural Services in support of College projects. The appointed supplier will provide full architectural services for projects with values up to PS5 million and, where required by the College, selected projects exceeding this value. The contract will be awarded for a period of four years.

Summary: Bedford College is seeking a single supplier to provide full architectural services for college projects. The work covers projects valued up to £5 million, and selected projects above that level where the College requires it. The service is architectural design and associated full architectural support, rather than construction delivery. The procurement is for services for Bedford College, based in Bedford, with delivery across the United Kingdom. It is intended to support the College’s projects, with the appointed architect providing a continuing service across its programme rather than a single specified building project.