AwardedAwarded 28 October 2026
Verity Shores Ltd Children's Home 26/27
Bedford Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Bedford Borough Council awarded care work to Verity Shores Ltd on 28 October 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Ofsted-registered residential childcare services for children and young people aged 9-17, offering trauma informed, relationship-based care for young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs, including those affected by trauma, attachment difficulties, exploitation risks, missing episodes, emotional dysregulation and associated vulnerabilities.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Verity Shores Ltd (SME) | £720,000 | 28 October 2026 to 1 June 2027 |
| Verity Shores Ltd (SME) | — | 28 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 102080-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 102303-2026
About the buyer
Bedford Borough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
110Awards
73Suppliers 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- Value not stated
- £12.7mestimated
- £992kestimated
- £10.5mestimated
- £20mframework ceiling
From notice 102080-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2026, last updated 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.