AwardedAwarded 13 June 2026
Rural Community Support Service (RCSS)
Bedford Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Bedford Borough Council awarded care work to Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity on 13 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £420,760 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 15 June 2026.
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What the notice says
The Rural Community Support Service connects individuals with relevant services and support, acting as a bridge between residents and local resources. The Service undertakes visits to older people to help them with free support & assistance.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity 4 bids received | £302,934 | Awarded 17 April 2026 13 June 2026 to 12 June 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 008090-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 040164-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 101351-2026
About the buyer
Bedford Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
110Awards
72Suppliers it has used most for care
- A Wilderness Way Group Limited1 contract
- Arnfield Care Ltd1 contract
- Barnardo Services Limited1 contract
- Barton Lodge Ltd (Barton Lodge Care Home)1 contract
- Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open care tenders- £12.7mestimated
- £992kestimated
- £10.5mestimated
- £20mframework ceiling
- £252kestimated
From notice 008090-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 January 2026, last updated 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.