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Media Buying

Description: The proposed contract is for the appointment of a media agency to deliver media buying for selected campaigns, The supplier will implement an agreed media strategy, translate briefs into channel-level plans, purchase and manage media across digital and traditional channels, optimise campaigns in real time, and report on performance. The primary activity focuses on paid media delivery for the MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard campaign (media buying only), alongside wider MoneyHelper consumer campaigns during FY 2026/27 that require both media planning and buying support, within agreed budgets and timelines.

Summary: The planned procurement process by the Money and Pensions Service, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is focused on appointing a media agency for their "Media Buying" tender. This procurement, falling under the services category, is aimed at delivering media buying for various campaigns including the MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard campaign during the financial year 2026/27. The procurement method will be selective, awarding contracts under a framework agreement, with a planned start date of 8th June 2026 and an end date of 7th June 2028. The procurement, valued at £5,050,000 (net), targets regions within the United Kingdom, specifically UKH2. It is currently in the planning stage with key contract dates established.

Grounds Equipment Repair & Maintenance Contract

Description: Bedford Borough Council requires an experienced and competent Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Maintenance specialist to provide cover for the Councils internal workshop in relation to planned and unplanned works along with the ability to attend breakdowns.

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Maintenance specialist to manage planned and unplanned works, including breakdowns for its internal workshop. This tender is at the active procurement stage and invites participation via an open procedure. Interested parties can submit bids until 5th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 29th May 2026. The contract, valued at £1,680,000 and classified under fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, will be officially awarded by 13th July 2026. The service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically the Bedford area, and engagement is anticipated to start on 1st September 2026.

Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026

Description: Bedford Borough Council ('The Authority') is seeking to commission a number of local organisations capable of delivering high-quality Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme services across the Bedford 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). A bespoke multi-Supplier Framework Agreement will be set up to that effect. The Framework Agreement will be structured across three Lots, reflecting different types of provision, including open access holiday clubs, bespoke targeted provision, and specialist SEND provision. They are as follows: Lot 1: Open Access Holiday Clubs Lot 2: Bespoke, Targeted and Non-Standard Provision Lot 3: SEND Specialist Provision It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement shall commence on 1st July 2026 for a period (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is overseeing a tender for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026, targeting holiday centre services in Bedford, United Kingdom (UKH24). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an end date set for submissions on 22 May 2026. Enquiries are due by 15 May 2026, with awards projected by 12 June 2026. The framework agreement will address open access holiday clubs and more tailored provisions, including specialist services for SEND. The Council employs an open procedure under a special "light touch" regime, allowing annual reopening for new supplier applications with contracts commencing on 1 July 2026 for two years and potential extensions for a further two years.

Preliminary Market Engagement for the Provision of National Debt Advice Services

Description: MaPS is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the future commissioning of its provision of National Debt Advice Services, currently delivered under six National Debt Contracts and invites the market to participate in preliminary market engagement, prior to any procurement process. MaPS seeks to engage with the market at this early stage, to test assumptions, improve understanding of delivery models and capabilities, and inform the future commissioning considerations. Through market engagement, MaPS seeks to: - share initial thinking and intentions in relation to the future commissioning of national debt advice services; - gather feedback from the market to help inform future service design and delivery models; - explore market capability, capacity, innovation and integration opportunities; - understand how future services might reflect changes in technology and digital (read more...)

Summary: The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), a public authority under central government jurisdiction, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of National Debt Advice Services. This engagement, initiated on the 24th of April 2026, involves a series of pre-market consultations across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. MaPS has already conducted several MS Teams meetings in March 2026 and plans further webinars through early summer 2026, continuing activity until January 2027. Businesses interested in participating should register their interest via email to be informed of future engagement opportunities. The procurement process is centered around services, particularly legal advisory services, with key deadlines for participation in market engagement by 31 January 2027.

Countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) Service for Bedfordshire_ME

Description: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), together with the co commissioning partners Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council (together referred to as "the co commissioning parties"), are undertaking a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) service for adults and children. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' (read more...)

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process concerning the provision of a Countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) Service. This service targets both adults and children within the regions of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton, all located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process falls under the industry categories of health and social work services, as well as community health services. Potential suppliers are invited to register interest via the supplier portal as part of a soft market assessment. A market engagement event is scheduled for 31st July 2026. The estimated contract value is £5,000,000, and the contract period extends from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with a possible renewal option up to 2022.

Countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) Service for Bedfordshire_ME

Description: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), together with the co commissioning partners Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council (together referred to as "the co commissioning parties"), are undertaking a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) service for adults and children.

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process concerning the provision of a Countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) Service. This service targets both adults and children within the regions of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton, all located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process falls under the industry categories of health and social work services, as well as community health services. Potential suppliers are invited to register interest via the supplier portal as part of a soft market assessment. A market engagement event is scheduled for 31st July 2026. The estimated contract value is £5,000,000, and the contract period extends from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with a possible renewal option up to 2022.

Bedford Refuge for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence (2026 - 2029)

Description: Bedford Borough Council invites applications to tender for a contract to provide accommodation-based support and operation of one domestic abuse refuge in Bedford Borough

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process to operate a domestic abuse refuge in Bedford, announced on 22 April 2026. This tender, titled "Bedford Refuge for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence (2026 - 2029)," falls under the services category, specifically addressing social work and guidance services, and is situated in Bedford, UKH24 region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure, with a submission deadline on 20 May 2026. The estimated contract value is £792,203.27 gross, with specific award criteria split between quality (60%) and price (40%). Interested parties can submit electronically with English as the mandated language, and the contract is slated to commence on 6 November 2026 for a three-year period with potential renewal options.

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 for establishing a Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime. This procurement process is aimed at commissioning residential care services across Bedford, UK. The Council plans to hold a Market Engagement Day on 28th April 2026 at Kings House, Bedford, from 10:00 to 13:00. It is a scheduled opportunity for providers to engage with commissioning and brokerage teams, shaping the framework's strategic direction and operational effectiveness. Providers interested in participating must confirm their attendance by the event date.

Countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) Service for Bedfordshire_ME

Description: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), together with the co commissioning partners Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council (together referred to as "the co commissioning parties"), are undertaking a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of market interest in the future delivery of a countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) service for adults and children.

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process concerning the provision of a Countywide Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) Service. This service targets both adults and children within the regions of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton, all located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process falls under the industry categories of health and social work services, as well as community health services. Potential suppliers are invited to register interest via the supplier portal as part of a soft market assessment. A market engagement event is scheduled for 31st July 2026. The estimated contract value is £5,000,000, and the contract period extends from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with a possible renewal option up to 2022.

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 for establishing a Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime. This procurement process is aimed at commissioning residential care services across Bedford, UK. The Council plans to hold a Market Engagement Day on 28th April 2026 at Kings House, Bedford, from 10:00 to 13:00. It is a scheduled opportunity for providers to engage with commissioning and brokerage teams, shaping the framework's strategic direction and operational effectiveness. Providers interested in participating must confirm their attendance by the event date.