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CBC-1985-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework -RFI (Request for Information)

Description: Central Bedfordshire Council aims to establish a Framework between the Council and suppliers for the supply of accommodation and support to care experienced young people and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people aged 16-18 years only.

Summary: The Central Bedfordshire Council is planning a procurement process titled "CBC-1985-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework - RFI (Request for Information)" aimed at establishing a framework for supplying accommodation and support to care-experienced and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people aged 16-18 years. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work services with accommodation and welfare services for children and young people. Located in and serving multiple regions across the UK including UKH25 and UKH24, the procurement is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 20th July 2026. Prospective contractual engagements are planned to run from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2032.

Diocese of St Albans Provision of Integrated HR and Payroll System

Description: This tender opportunity has been issued by Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust (the Trust), and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of an integrated Human Resources and Payroll system, with the capability to support a fully managed payroll service. The solution must enable compliant payroll and workforce administration in accordance with relevant legislation, HMRC requirements, Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations, statutory employment obligations, and sector best practice. It must also provide the transparency, reporting capability, and internal controls necessary to support efficient Trust-wide operations.

Summary: The Diocese of St Albans is seeking service providers for the provision of an integrated Human Resources and Payroll system with full managed payroll capabilities. With a procurement process initiated on 17 July 2026, this tender falls under the category of services and targets the personnel and payroll services industry. Procuring in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKH2), the process is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 4 September 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of £650,000, is expected to commence on 1 April 2027, and last until 31 March 2030. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all suitably qualified vendors to participate.

Leighton Middle School

Description: Leighton Middle School is seeking an experienced and innovative Catering Partner to deliver a high?quality food service that meets the needs of pupils and staff. The Catering Partner will operate a fully commercial, self?financing catering model who will a provide a vibrant, modern dining experience that pupils actively choose to engage with. The successful partner will offer fresh, appealing, and nutritious food, delivered through a retail?led service style that reflects current high?street trends while remaining fully compliant with the School Food Standards. The School expects strong operational performance, excellent customer service, robust allergen management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity requires a provider with proven expertise in delivering commercially sustainable school catering, strong branding and merchandising, and the ability to create a welcoming, efficient, and pupil?focused (read more...)

Summary: Leighton Middle School, located in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom, is actively seeking a Catering Partner to provide a high-quality food service, with a focus on delivering fresh and appealing school meals that adhere to the latest high-street trends. This open procurement process is designed to select a partner who can offer a vibrant and modern dining experience within the educational setting. With the procurement currently in the tender update stage as of 15th July 2026, interested parties should note key dates including the tender period end on 14th August 2026. The contract term spans from January 2027 to December 2029, with potential extensions available.

CBC-2074-T-SK Aldbanks Supported Living Procurement

Description: The Council is conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise pursuant to Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Council intends to procure a Supported Living Provider to deliver care and support services to adults aged 18 and over with mental health needs at Aldbanks, a supported living setting in Dunstable, together with the provision of outreach-based support. The Council is seeking feedback from interested providers to help inform and shape the future service model prior to commencing a competitive procurement process. This PME exercise will assist the Council in understanding current and emerging market practices, levels of supplier interest, and innovative approaches to service delivery. The information gathered will help ensure that the proposed procurement is well-designed, proportionate, and responsive to both service user (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the “CBC-2074-T-SK Aldbanks Supported Living Procurement”. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting health and social work services in Dunstable, United Kingdom. The Council is engaged in a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise aimed at understanding current market practices and supplier interest. This process is pursuant to the Procurement Act 2023, with a market engagement notice published on 8th July 2026. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback via a questionnaire, with submissions due by 26th July 2026.

CBC-2068-T-SK Housing Repairs and Void Property Works

Description: Central Bedfordshire Council (the "Council") is a unitary authority serving the Central Bedfordshire area, established in 2009. The area covers approximately 716 km2 (276 sq miles) and has a population of around 315,900 residents (2024). It comprises a mix of market towns and rural communities, with major centres including Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Houghton Regis. The Council operates from its headquarters at Priory House in Chicksands. Key facts and figures about Central Bedfordshire can be found here: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/27/about_your_council/180/statistics_and_census_information The Council is conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise pursuant to Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Council will be procuring Housing Repairs and Void Property Works. The Council are keen to get PME responses from interested suppliers to help shape the final structure, commercial (read more...)

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CBC-2068-T-SK Housing Repairs and Void Property Works." As a sub-central government public authority, the Council aims to undertake housing repairs and void property works within the Central Bedfordshire area, covering a mixed landscape of market towns and rural communities. The procurement is categorised under the 'works' industry, focusing on construction and refurbishment. Key dates include a preliminary market engagement notice published on 2nd July 2026, with an engagement milestone due by 15th July 2026, and a future notice expected on 1st September 2026. The project contract period is planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with possible extension up to 2037. The initiative is in its preliminary stages, seeking responses to inform the framework and commercial model before commencing the competitive procurement process.

Leighton Middle School

Description: Leighton Middle School is seeking an experienced and innovative Catering Partner to deliver a high?quality food service that meets the needs of pupils and staff. The Catering Partner will operate a fully commercial, self?financing catering model who will a provide a vibrant, modern dining experience that pupils actively choose to engage with. The successful partner will offer fresh, appealing, and nutritious food, delivered through a retail?led service style that reflects current high?street trends while remaining fully compliant with the School Food Standards. The School expects strong operational performance, excellent customer service, robust allergen management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This opportunity requires a provider with proven expertise in delivering commercially sustainable school catering, strong branding and merchandising, and the ability to create a welcoming, efficient, and pupil?focused (read more...)

Summary: Leighton Middle School, located in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom, is actively seeking a Catering Partner to provide a high-quality food service, with a focus on delivering fresh and appealing school meals that adhere to the latest high-street trends. This open procurement process is designed to select a partner who can offer a vibrant and modern dining experience within the educational setting. With the procurement currently in the tender update stage as of 15th July 2026, interested parties should note key dates including the tender period end on 14th August 2026. The contract term spans from January 2027 to December 2029, with potential extensions available.

CA18099 - Leighton Middle School

Description: Leighton Middle School is seeking a high?quality Catering Partner to deliver a modern service that meets the needs of pupils. The School requires a fully commercial, financially self?sustaining service that combines strong retail appeal with full compliance to the School Food Standards. The successful provider will deliver excellent food quality, customer service, innovation, and a pupil?focused dining experience throughout the school day. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18099. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18099 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: Leighton Middle School, located in Leighton Buzzard, England, is seeking a high-quality catering partner to deliver school meals through a tender titled "CA18099 - Leighton Middle School." This procurement falls under the goods industry category with a focus on school meals, utilizing an open procedure method. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and was published on 20th June 2026. Interested suppliers should be aware that the tender period ends on 31st July 2026 at 09:30 AM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2029.

Putnoe Walk In Centre [Direct Award Process C]

Description: NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) have awarded an NHS Standard Contract for the Provision of same day Primary Care Services at Putnoe Walk In Centre (WiC).

Summary: The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, now part of NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, has awarded a contract for general practitioner services at Putnoe Walk In Centre to Putnoe Medical Centre. This contract, classified under the CPV code 85121100, falls within the services category. It was awarded through a Direct Award Process C, as governed by the Heath Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023. The formal award date is 1st April 2026, with a contract period lasting until 30th September 2028. The estimated total value is £2,125,000, with an annual value of £850,000, and the location of services is Bedfordshire, specifically within the UKH24 region.

Putnoe Medical Centre APMS Contract [Direct Award Process C]

Description: NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) have awarded an APMS contract for the Provision of Primary Medical Services at Putnoe Medical Centre in Putnoe, Bedford.

Summary: The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has formally awarded a contract for the Provision of Primary Medical Services at Putnoe Medical Centre in Bedford, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This service falls within the general-practitioner services category. The procurement process concluded on 1st April 2026, with the contract commencing on that date and running for a period of five years until 31st March 2031. This direct award, following Process C, involves no competitive tendering process due to the unique relationship and established service delivery by the existing provider, Putnoe and Linden Group Limited. The contract’s total value is approximately £11,454,187.04, influenced by national negotiations on primary care medical services.

CBC-2015 Cleaning Services

Description: Provision of cleaning services

Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "CBC-2015 Cleaning Services," which falls under the services category with a focus on cleaning and building-cleaning services. The intended location of delivery is Shefford, UK, and the procurement is above the financial threshold, ensuring significant scope for potential suppliers. The contract period is projected to start from 1st October 2028 and conclude on 30th September 2033, with a gross contract value of £6,942,000. Key dates include a future notice date planned for May 2028, signalling when more detailed information will become available for interested vendors.