Scope
Description
Provision of Dementia Support Services to ensure that people with dementia, and their carers and family members, who are resident in Bedfordshire (excluding Luton), receive quality support services which help them understand their condition, achieve their desired outcomes and maintain their wellbeing and quality of life.
Total value (estimated)
- £684,000 excluding VAT
- £820,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to a further 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 November 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | The award of the Contract is subject to the formal approval processes by the Authority. Until all necessary internal governance approvals are obtained and the standstill period completed, no formal... |
Price |
Weighting description
The award of the Contract is subject to the formal approval processes by the Authority. Until all necessary internal governance approvals are obtained and the standstill period completed, no formal agreement will be entered into.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNH-1137-QJBX
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Shefford
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government