Scope
Description
Tender opportunity to deliver support services for adult unpaid carers (including parent carers of children and young adults over the age of 24):
This Notice is intended to notify the market of the upcoming tender opportunity.
We would also like to gauge the level of interest in:
• market engagement to be held over the coming months. Please indicate your preference:
o a virtual event on Teams
o a face-to-face event in Bedford Borough
o a survey via email
• The market engagement will inform Commissioners as they set out proposed modelling for a new contract to commence in April 2026.
• Please indicate if you:
o May be interested in bidding for the tender
o not interested in bidding for this tender
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 2 April 2029
- Possible extension to 2 April 2030
- 4 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 July 2025
Engagement process description
Planned Virtual event via Teams @ 10am on 1st July 25. If you are interested in attending please confirm via email adultsstrategiccommissioning@bedford.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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