Semi-Independent Placement

The public procurement process was conducted by Bedford Borough Council for a project titled "Semi-Independent Placement" under the services category. Located in Bedford, UK, this procurement falls under the light touch regime and was executed using the direct procurement method, denoting a below threshold process without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 9th of December 2025.

The contract is active and spans from 10th December 2025 to 15th January 2027, with a total gross value of £75,600. The principal delivery region for this service is East of England, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people, particularly those capable of delivering semi-independent placement services.

As the procurement was a direct award to PSA Care Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find such direct procurement opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts. These contracts are especially appealing for businesses already operating within or capable of efficiently servicing the regional requirements of the East of England.