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CBC-1985-FW-SK - Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People 16+ Framework (ITT)

Central Bedfordshire Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 00:02.

Opportunity overview

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is seeking to establish a Light Touch Framework for the provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People and Young People Seeking Sanctuary aged 16+ years. The Framework will provide high quality supported accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-17 who are Looked After, Care Experienced or Separated Migrant Children, including PACE placements where required. Providers must be Ofsted registered under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, effective and outcome-focused support that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive life opportunities. The Council will provide as much support and information as possible to assist suppliers through the tender process. Questions submitted and the Authority's responses will be shared with all bidders to ensure a fair, open and transparent procurement process. If there is anything you are unsure about or require clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-Tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receipt of clarification questions: Monday 7 September 2026 at 17:00. Completed tender submissions and all supporting documentation must be submitted electronically via the"My Return" section of the In-Tend system. Tender submissions sent through the Correspondence facility will not be accepted. Tender submission deadline: Monday 21 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. Tenders received after this deadline will not be considered.

Classification

  • CPV85311000 — Social work services with accommodation
  • CPV85311300 — Welfare services for children and young people

Lots

  • Lot 1 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Central Bedfordshire,Value not stated
  • Lot 2 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and/or NorthamptonshireValue not stated
  • Lot 3 – PACE placements within Central BedfordshireValue not stated
  • Lot 4 – PACE placements within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and NorthamptonshireValue not stated

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • Full procurement documentation is available via the procurement portal and includes the ITT, Tender Response Document, Pricing Schedule, Form of Tender, Financial Assessment, Framework Agreement, Specifications, Quality Assurance documentation and supporting appendices.Open source ↗

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
CBC-1985-FW-SK -
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tender responses must be submitted electronically via the Central Bedfordshire Council In-Tend e-tendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire. Tender responses must be uploaded through the “My Return” section of the system. Responses submitted by email, post or through the correspondence facility will not be accepted. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that their tender response is submitted before the tender deadline
Published risks
Key risks include provider capacity, staffing, safeguarding, regulatory compliance, accommodation availability and business continuity. Suppliers will be required to have appropriate controls and mitigation measures in place

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Maximum Participants
25
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
This procurement will establish an Open Framework for the provision of Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People and Young People Seeking Sanctuary aged 16+, including PACE placements. The Framework is divided into four Lots. Suppliers may apply for one or more Lots and those satisfying the Framework Admission Criteria will be eligible for appointment to the relevant Lot(s). The total number of Framework Suppliers appointed at commencement will not exceed 25 suppliers per Lot. The Council reserves the right to reopen the Framework during its term and admit additional suppliers in accordance with the Framework Agreement. Where the Framework is reopened, no more than 10 additional suppliers may be appointed to any Lot at any one time.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Jan 2032, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
21 Sept 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Sept 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
9 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award criteria

Description
Suppliers may tender for one or more Lots. A supplier may be appointed to any number of Lots for which it submits a compliant tender and satisfies the Framework Admission Criteria. Appointment to each Lot will be assessed independently in accordance with the published evaluation methodology and admission criteria. The maximum number of Framework Suppliers appointed to any individual Lot will be 25.

Contract terms

Financial Terms
30-day payment terms from receipt of a valid and undisputed invoice.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Central Bedfordshire,
Description
Provision of supported accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+, including 24/7 staffed placements located within Central Bedfordshire. Services must promote safeguarding, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes for young people.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Tender prices will be evaluated in accordance with the Pricing Schedule and evaluation methodology set out in the procurement documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Methodology
Description
Quality submissions will be evaluated against the published Quality Award Criteria and Framework Admission Criteria set out in the procurement documents.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate sufficient legal and financial capacity to deliver the services. This includes compliance with the Conditions of Participation set out in the procurement documents, satisfactory financial standing, appropriate insurance cover, valid Ofsted registration under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability required to deliver supported accommodation services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+. This includes relevant experience, appropriate staffing, safeguarding arrangements, operational capability and compliance with the requirements set out in the procurement documents.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years commencing on 1 February 2027, with the option for Central Bedfordshire Council to extend the Framework on up to two occasions for periods of up to one (1) year each (1 + 1 years), subject to satisfactory performance and at the sole discretion of the Council.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and/or Northamptonshire
Description
Provision of supported accommodation and support services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+, including 24/7 staffed placements located within Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Tender prices will be evaluated in accordance with the Pricing Schedule and evaluation methodology set out in the procurement documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Methodology
Description
Quality submissions will be evaluated against the published Quality Award Criteria and Framework Admission Criteria set out in the procurement documents.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate sufficient legal and financial capacity to deliver the services. This includes compliance with the Conditions of Participation set out in the procurement documents, satisfactory financial standing, appropriate insurance cover, valid Ofsted registration under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability required to deliver supported accommodation services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+. This includes relevant experience, appropriate staffing, safeguarding arrangements, operational capability and compliance with the requirements set out in the procurement documents.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years commencing on 1 February 2027, with the option for Central Bedfordshire Council to extend the Framework on up to two occasions for periods of up to one (1) year each (1 + 1 years), subject to satisfactory performance and at the sole discretion of the Council.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 – PACE placements within Central Bedfordshire
Description
Provision of accommodation placements for young people requiring accommodation under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) within Central Bedfordshire.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Tender prices will be evaluated in accordance with the Pricing Schedule and evaluation methodology set out in the procurement documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Methodology
Description
Quality submissions will be evaluated against the published Quality Award Criteria and Framework Admission Criteria set out in the procurement documents.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate sufficient legal and financial capacity to deliver the services. This includes compliance with the Conditions of Participation set out in the procurement documents, satisfactory financial standing, appropriate insurance cover, valid Ofsted registration under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability required to deliver supported accommodation services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+. This includes relevant experience, appropriate staffing, safeguarding arrangements, operational capability and compliance with the requirements set out in the procurement documents.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years commencing on 1 February 2027, with the option for Central Bedfordshire Council to extend the Framework on up to two occasions for periods of up to one (1) year each (1 + 1 years), subject to satisfactory performance and at the sole discretion of the Council.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 – PACE placements within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Description
Provision of accommodation placements for young people requiring accommodation under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Tender prices will be evaluated in accordance with the Pricing Schedule and evaluation methodology set out in the procurement documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Methodology
Description
Quality submissions will be evaluated against the published Quality Award Criteria and Framework Admission Criteria set out in the procurement documents.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate sufficient legal and financial capacity to deliver the services. This includes compliance with the Conditions of Participation set out in the procurement documents, satisfactory financial standing, appropriate insurance cover, valid Ofsted registration under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Suppliers must demonstrate the technical ability required to deliver supported accommodation services for care experienced young people and young people seeking sanctuary aged 16+. This includes relevant experience, appropriate staffing, safeguarding arrangements, operational capability and compliance with the requirements set out in the procurement documents.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years commencing on 1 February 2027, with the option for Central Bedfordshire Council to extend the Framework on up to two occasions for periods of up to one (1) year each (1 + 1 years), subject to satisfactory performance and at the sole discretion of the Council.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311300
Description
Welfare services for children and young people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH25
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311300
Description
Welfare services for children and young people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH24
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH21
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKJ12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKH23
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKF24
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKF25
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311300
Description
Welfare services for children and young people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH25
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311000
Description
Social work services with accommodation
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85311300
Description
Welfare services for children and young people

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH24
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKH21
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKH23
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKF24
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKF25
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
Full procurement documentation is available via the procurement portal and includes the ITT, Tender Response Document, Pricing Schedule, Form of Tender, Financial Assessment, Framework Agreement, Specifications, Quality Assurance documentation and supporting appendices.
Entry 2
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 3
Id
078262-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Aug 2026, 16:28
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Central Bedfordshire Council
Id
GB-PPON-PVNH-1137-QJBX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVNH-1137-QJBX

Address

Street Address
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Locality
Shefford
Postal Code
SG17 5TQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH25

Contact

Name
Shawez Khwaja
Telephone
03003006229

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Shefford · UKH25 · SG17 5TQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF24 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF25 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH12 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH21 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH23 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH24 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH25 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 078155-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 078262-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·