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CBC-1985-FW-SK - Sixteen Plus Accommodation Framework -RFI (Request for Information)

Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority

In brief

Central Bedfordshire Council has announced plans to buy care work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

Central Bedfordshire Council aims to establish a Framework between the Council and suppliers for the supply of accommodation and support to care experienced young people and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people aged 16-18 years only.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 039501-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 040176-2026
  3. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 068174-2026

About the buyer

Central Bedfordshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

87

Awards

50

Suppliers it has used most for care

All tenders and awards from Central Bedfordshire Council

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From notice 039501-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 April 2026, last updated 20 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.