Official UK procurement notice
Supported Lodgings Framework — UK public procurement notice
Authority: Bedford Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Supported Lodgings service in Bedford provides a vital resource for young people transitioning from care to independent living.
The supported lodgings service offers young people aged between 16-25 a safe and supportive environment where they can develop the skills needed for independent living. Hosts play a crucial role in providing stability and guidance during this transitional period.
Objectives for project
1. Increase Host Recruitment: Drive a targeted recruitment campaign to attract more hosts.
2. Strengthen the Current Model: Explore alternative providers and create a framework to encourage participation.
3. Optimise Placements: Maximise the number of hosts and move young people from costly provisions to supported lodgings, generating savings and ensuring local placements.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 2 Sept 2029, 00:59 BST.
CPV: Social work services with accommodation
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 10 Nov 2025
Published description of the framework
Minimum Quality: Bidders should be aware that, regardless of their price, to be considered for award of this contract they must achieve a total qualitative evaluation score of no less than 50%, with the exception of the Social Value question. Minimum Overall Score: Bidders with an overall score of 50% with be awarded a place on the Framework. For avoidance of doubt overall score is a combination of Quality 60% and Price 40%. Following the Procurement Specific Questionnaire evaluation and compliance checks, each Bid will be evaluated and scored against the award criteria and weightings set out in the ITT and Bidders ranked in line with their overall scores.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Lot 1AwardedRenewalPublished valueAED 530,832
- Value
- AED 530,832 exc. VAT · AED 663,540 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 2 x 12 months extensions available.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Simple description — Minimum Quality: Bidders should be aware that, regardless of their price, to be considered for award of this contract they must achieve a total qualitative evaluation score of no less than 50%, with the exception of the Social Value question. Minimum Overall Score: Bidders with an overall score of 50% with be awarded a place on the Framework. For avoidance of doubt overall score is a combination of Quality 60% and Price 40%. Following the Procurement Specific Questionnaire evaluation and compliance checks, each Bid will be evaluated and scored against the award criteria and weightings set out in the ITT and Bidders ranked in line with their overall scores.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 2 Sept 2029
- First published
- 22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end — 24 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Authority reference
BBC CH 03914- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560fbFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 5 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
8 published dates · Europe/London- Planning notice published17 Jul 2025, 11:08 BST
- Market engagement20 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
We are pleased to invite you to an early engagement virtual meeting on Wednesday 30th July 2025, where we will be discussing the development and future commissioning of Supported Lodgings in Bedford. This session is an opportunity for providers to: Learn more about our vision for Supported Lodgings more…
Share your insights and experiences Help shape the service model and commissioning approach Your input is highly valued, and we hope you can join us for this important conversation. Please email [email protected] with any questions and to request a invitation to the event. - Next notice expected389 days ago1 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published386 days ago5 Sept 2025, 10:45 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends356 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown5 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by336 days ago24 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts320 days ago10 Nov 2025, 00:00 GMT
- Latest notice published278 days ago22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 19 Dec 2025 | CancelledNo compliant bids |
Notice history
12 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Jul 2025- Procurement termination notice published22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMTUK12
- Published value updated22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMTwas £530,832
- Status changed to complete22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMT
- Procurement method changed22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMT
- Deadline withdrawn22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMT
- Buyer details updated22 Dec 2025, 12:35 GMT
- Tender notice published5 Sept 2025, 10:45 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £530,8325 Sept 2025, 10:45 BST
- Status changed to active5 Sept 2025, 10:45 BST
- Procurement method changed5 Sept 2025, 10:45 BST
- Deadline published: 5 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST5 Sept 2025, 10:45 BST
- Preliminary market engagement notice published17 Jul 2025, 11:08 BSTUK2
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications All documents relating to the tender can be downloaded free of charge through Bedford Borough Council's E-Procurement Portal, In-Tend.
- Conflict of interest declarationNot published
Notices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender