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Bedford Borough Council Residential and Nursing Care Homes Framework Agreement

Bedford Borough Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 19:31.

Opportunity overview

Bedford Borough Council is looking to set up an Open Framework Agreement for Residential and nursing care homes services under the Light Touch Regime.

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BBC AD 04170
Main Procurement Category
services
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
28 Feb 2033, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Bedford Borough Council is currently reviewing and developing a new Residential Care Framework for the future commissioning of residential care services across the borough. We would like to invite you to participate in an upcoming Market Engagement Day to help shape this important development. This event will provide an opportunity for providers to engage directly with the Council’s commissioning and brokerage teams to discuss the proposed framework, share insights from your operational experience, and help ensure that the framework supports both high-quality care and a sustainable provider market. Why attend? Participating in this engagement event will give providers the opportunity to: • Gain early insight into the proposed Residential Care Framework • Contribute to the design and development of the framework • Share feedback on pricing structures, service expectations, and quality standards • Understand how the framework may shape future commissioning arrangements • Strengthen relationships with the Council’s commissioning and brokerage teams • Help ensure the framework reflects real market conditions and operational realities Your expertise and experience are essential in helping us develop a framework that works effectively for providers, the Council, and most importantly the residents who rely on these services. Event Details Date: Tuesday 28th April Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Location: Kings House, 245 Ampthill Rd, Bedford MK42 9AZ The agenda is as follows: 10:00 Welcome & Introduction to the Event 10:10 Background & Strategic Context 10:25 Procurement Route to Market & Timeline 10:40 Draft Lotting Proposals 11:00 Comfort break 11:10 Provider Feedback & Open Discussion 11:40 Next steps 11:55 Final Q&A 12:00 Close and Networking Lunch We strongly encourage providers to attend and take part in the discussion. This is an important opportunity to help shape the future commissioning landscape for residential care services within Bedford Borough. To confirm attendance and registration, or if you have any questions in advance of the event, please contact Lisa Balderson, Care Network Business Manager Email: lisa@bedscaregroupltd.co.uk Telephone: 07538 416655
Due
28 Apr 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
036050-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 Apr 2026, 12:37
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Bedford Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PLCV-4616-VTHL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLCV-4616-VTHL

Address

Street Address
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street
Locality
Bedford
Postal Code
MK42 9AP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH24

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bedford · UKH24 · MK42 9AP · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 032526-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 036050-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·