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AwardSocial work servicesCPV: 85310000

Residential Placement

Bedford
ARNFIELD CARE
Published 13 Jan, 2026
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Residential Placement". This falls under the services industry category, specifically social work services, and is located within the region of UKH24 in Bedford, United Kingdom. The procurement method was designated as "Below threshold - unknown" with a special regime of "lightTouch".

The contract, with an ID of "002847-2026" and initiated under legal basis "2023/54", was awarded on 13th January 2026, with an active status and covers a period from 13th January to 20th April 2026. The gross contract value is £305,899.78, indicating the scale of investment in this public service initiative. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services to engage in government projects.

The contract was awarded to Arnfield Care Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, demonstrating the council's openness to working with smaller firms. Companies in the social care sector, particularly those with expertise in residential placements and support services, are well-suited to participate in such competitive procurement processes. There is potential for similar future contracts that can provide business growth and opportunities to enhance public service offerings.

Notice Description

Residential Placement (Spot)

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Complete

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06051a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,916

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

BBC
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
BEDFORD
MK42 9AP
East
England
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

AC
ARNFIELD CAREAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-06051a

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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