Scope
Reference
BBC CH 03914
Description
The Supported Lodgings service in Bedford provides a vital resource for young people transitioning from care to independent living.
The supported lodgings service offers young people aged between 16-25 a safe and supportive environment where they can develop the skills needed for independent living. Hosts play a crucial role in providing stability and guidance during this transitional period.
Objectives for project
1. Increase Host Recruitment: Drive a targeted recruitment campaign to attract more hosts.
2. Strengthen the Current Model: Explore alternative providers and create a framework to encourage participation.
3. Optimise Placements: Maximise the number of hosts and move young people from costly provisions to supported lodgings, generating savings and ensuring local placements.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £530,832 excluding VAT
- £663,540 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2027
- Possible extension to 9 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months extensions available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Minimum Quality: Bidders should be aware that, regardless of their price, to be considered for award of this contract they must achieve a total qualitative evaluation score of no less than 50%, with the exception of the Social Value question.
Minimum Overall Score: Bidders with an overall score of 50% with be awarded a place on the Framework. For avoidance of doubt overall score is a combination of Quality 60% and Price 40%.
Following the Procurement Specific Questionnaire evaluation and compliance checks, each Bid will be evaluated and scored against the award criteria and weightings set out in the ITT and Bidders ranked in line with their overall scores.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Minimum Quality: Bidders should be aware that, regardless of their price, to be considered for award of this contract they must achieve a total qualitative evaluation score of no less than 50%, with... |
Price |
Weighting description
Minimum Quality: Bidders should be aware that, regardless of their price, to be considered for award of this contract they must achieve a total qualitative evaluation score of no less than 50%, with the exception of the Social Value question.
Minimum Overall Score: Bidders with an overall score of 50% with be awarded a place on the Framework. For avoidance of doubt overall score is a combination of Quality 60% and Price 40%.
Following the Procurement Specific Questionnaire evaluation and...
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
All documents relating to the tender can be downloaded free of charge through Bedford Borough Council's E-Procurement Portal, In-Tend.
Contracting authority
Bedford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Zoe Shrehane
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government