Contract

Urgent Childrens Placement

  • Bedford Borough Council

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Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-008465

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0612fd

Published 30 January 2026, 1:21pm



Scope

Reference

C BBC CH 07314

Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Urgent placement needed - search went out to both on and off framework

providers and this was the best match in the timeframe that the placement was needed. Evidence attached shows search conducted, confirmation of placement and funding approval from Head of Service


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £81,692 excluding VAT
  • £98,030.40 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

2 December 2025

Contract dates

  • 3 December 2025 to 1 June 2026
  • 5 months, 30 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

  • UKH24 - Bedford

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

Fostering Support Group Ltd

uite 5, First Floor Office, Carlton Chambers, 5-6 Station Road

Shortlands,

BR2 0EY

United Kingdom

Region: UKI61 - Bromley

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

Bedford Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street

Bedford

MK42 9AP

United Kingdom

Region: UKH24 - Bedford

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government