CBC-1985-FW-SK - Supported Accommodation for Care Experienced Young People 16+ Framework (ITT)
Central Bedfordshire Council · Local authority
In brief
Central Bedfordshire Council was looking for suppliers for care work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £17,916,667 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Central Bedfordshire, 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversProvision 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. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Lot 2 – Placements with 24/7 staffing in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and/or Northamptonshire 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversProvision 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 | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Lot 3 – PACE placements within Central Bedfordshire 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversProvision of accommodation placements for young people requiring accommodation under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) within Central Bedfordshire. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
| Lot 4 – PACE placements within Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversProvision 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. | Social and domiciliary care | — |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078155-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078262-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
87Awards
50Suppliers it has used most for care
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- Embrace (Bedford & District)1 contract
- Hear2Listen1 contract
- IMPAKT Housing & Support1 contract
- NOAH Enterprise1 contract
Similar open tenders
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- £567kframework ceiling
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From notice 078155-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 August 2026, last updated 17 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.