Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Bedford Borough Council
MK42 9AP
Bedford
MK42 9AP
UK
Contact person: Peggy Saroch
E-mail: peggy.saroch@bedford.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Bedford Borough Council Supported Living and Community Based Support Services
Reference number: BBC AD 03786
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bedford Borough Council (‘the Council’) is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a muti-provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Supported Living and community based services to the following groups: • Working age adults (18 -65 years) and older people (65 years +)• People with disabilities (learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and people with Mental Health difficulties• People with complex needs, including health conditions, behaviours that challenge or that put the person, or others, at risk of harmThe Council’s Supported Living Services have been split into those two (2) Lots:• Lot 1 – Individual Supported Living Placements• Lot 2 – Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services and three (3) support level Categories, which are described in terms of complexity for the Person’s individual needs. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement shall commence in August 2025.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
115 800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Individual Supported Living Placements
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH24
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Individual Supported Living PlacementsThe Lot is split in the three (3) support level Categories, which are described in terms of complexity for the Person’s individual needs. The Categories are as follows:• Standard • Complex• Bespoke
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH24
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services The Lot is split in the three (3) support level Categories, which are described in terms of complexity for the Person’s individual needs. The Categories are as follows:• Standard • Complex• Bespoke
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-002884
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: BBC AD 037
Title: Individual Supported Living Placements (Standard and Complex Needs)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 154
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 154
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Affinity Trust Support Ltd
1 St Andrew's Court, Wellington Street
Thame
OX9 3WT
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agincare Enable Ltd
Agincare House, Admiralty Buildings, Castletown, Dorset
Portland
DT5 1BB
UK
NUTS: UKK25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artsermon Ltd TA Bionicare
Bionicare, 28 Banbury Heath, Great Denham, Bedfordshire MK40 4TR
Great Denham
MK40 4T
UK
NUTS: UKH25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ashlotrimcare Ltd
49 Victoria Road
Bedford
MK42 9JS
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avenues Management Services Limited
River House, 1 Maidstone Road
Sidcup
DA14 5TA
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd
231 Bedford Road, Kempston
Bedford
MK42 8DA
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Cross Healthcare Services Limited
Flat 16 Lafone House, New Park Road
London
SW2 4UT
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caredom Healthcare
40 Birchfield Road
Northampton
NN1 4RE
UK
NUTS: UKF24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CareTech Community Services Limited
5th Floor, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane
Potters Bar
EN6 1AG
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Careville Limited
Unit 428 Brickhill Drive
Bedford
MK41 7PH
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cera Care Operations Ltd
Crown House, Stephenson Road, Severalls Industrial Park
Colchester
CO4 9QR
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cherish Social Care Limited
Great North Business Centre, 82 Great North Road
Hatfield
AL9 5BL
UK
NUTS: UKG11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Choice Support
Compass House, 84 Holland Road
Maidstone
ME14 1UT
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clover Healthcare Limited
Office number 7, Corby Business Centre, Eismann Way
Corby
N17 5ZB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Concept Care Solutions Ltd
58 High St
Watford
WD17 2BS
UK
NUTS: UKG11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Support
Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South
Stockport
SK1 3TS
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Destiny Integrated Care Ltd
224 Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive
Bedford
MK41 7PH
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deway Care Limited
77-79 High Street
Watford
WD17 2DJ
UK
NUTS: UKG11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Choice Medical Solutions Ltd
First Floor, Hatton House Church Lane, Cheshunt
Waltham Cross
EN8 0DW
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FirstCare (GB) Ltd
44 Village Road, Bromham, Bedfordshire, MK43 8LL
Bromham
MK43 8LL
UK
NUTS: UKH25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Glenholme Healthcare Northern Region
High Street, Eton
Windsor
SL4 6AF
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GP Homecare Ltd [t/a Radis Community Care]
Mercia House, 15 Galena Close
Tamworth
B77 4AS
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Havilah Limited
13 Diamond Court, Opal Drive
Fox Milne
MK15 0DU
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hearts at Home Homecare Limited
South Fens Business Centre, Fenton Way
Chatteris
PE16 6TT
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kay Healthcare Limited
220 Wharfedale Road
Wokingham
RG41 5TP
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kitec Healthcare Services Limited
Safestore Business Centre, Office B8, Elstow Road, Ampthill Road
Bedford
MK42 9QZ
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Knightingles Healthcare Limited
2A Letchmore Road, Old Town
Stevenage
SG1 3HU
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lima Homecare ltd
Unit 5, The Workshops, Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill
Bedford
MK45 5BF
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MidCo Care Limited
Laxton House, 191 Lincoln Road
Peterborough
PE1 2PN
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MK Executive Care Services Limited
121a Queensway
Bletchley
MK2 2DH
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
More-Energy Care Services Ltd
Park House 8 Grove Ash, Mount Farm
Milton Keynes
MK11BZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peoples Choice (UK) Ltd
Level 3, Unit 301, Bedford Heights, Manton Lane
Bedford
MK41 7PH
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pine Health Care Services Limited
27 Brimstone Drive
Stevenage
SG1 4FX
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pringles Care Services Ltd
Crown House North Circular Road, Park Royal
London
NW10 7PN
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protea care Homes (Kent) Ltd
153 The Parade, High Street
Watford
WD17 1NA
UK
NUTS: UKG11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Mencap Society
6 Cyrus Way, Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8HP
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Salutem LD Bidco IV Limited
Minton Place, Victoria Street
Windsor
SL4 1EG
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sarmey Healthcare Ltd
Office 1:16, 100 Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FH
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Social Care Solutions Ltd
No. 2 The Square, Birchwood Boulevard
Warrington
WA3 7QY
UK
NUTS: UKD61
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teddy's Haven Ltd
314 Midsummer Court, Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 2UB
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Turning Point (Services) Ltd
America House, 2 America Square
London
EC3N 2LU
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Verity Healthcare Limited
Head office 210 Church Road Gateway Business Centre Top Floor, suite 1-12
London
EIO 7JQ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Voyage 1 Ltd [t/a Voyage Care]
Wall Island, Birmingham Road
Lichfield
WS14 0QP
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zach's Care PVT Ltd
Wrest Park, Enterprise House, First Floor, Room 118
Silsoe
MK45 4HR
UK
NUTS: UKH25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: BBC AD 03786
Title: Targeted Whole or Multiple Supported Living Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 154
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 154
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Affinity Trust Support Ltd
1 St Andrew's Court, Wellington Street
Thame
OX9 3WT
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Agincare Enable Ltd
Agincare House, Admiralty Buildings, Castletown, Dorset
Portland
DT5 1BB
UK
NUTS: UKK25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artsermon Ltd TA Bionicare
Bionicare, 28 Banbury Heath, Great Denham, Bedfordshire MK40 4TR
Great Denham
MK40 4T
UK
NUTS: UKH25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ashlotrimcare Ltd
49 Victoria Road
Bedford
MK42 9JS
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Avenues Management Services Limited
River House, 1 Maidstone Road
Sidcup
DA14 5TA
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd
231 Bedford Road, Kempston
Bedford
MK42 8DA
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Cross Healthcare Services Limited
Flat 16 Lafone House, New Park Road
London
SW2 4UT
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caredom Healthcare
40 Birchfield Road
Northampton
NN1 4RE
UK
NUTS: UKF24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CareTech Community Services Limited
5th Floor, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane
Potters Bar
EN6 1AG
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Careville Limited
Unit 428 Brickhill Drive
Bedford
MK41 7PH
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cera Care Operations Ltd
Crown House, Stephenson Road, Severalls Industrial Park
Colchester
CO4 9QR
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cherish Social Care Limited
Great North Business Centre, 82 Great North Road
Hatfield
AL9 5BL
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Choice Support
Compass House, 84 Holland Road
Maidstone
ME14 1UT
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clover Healthcare Limited
Office number 7, Corby Business Centre, Eismann Way
Corby
N17 5ZB
UK
NUTS: UKF25
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Concept Care Solutions Ltd
58 High St
Watford
WD17 2BS
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creative Support
Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South
Stockport
SK1 3TS
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Destiny Integrated Care Ltd
224 Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive
Bedford
MK41 7PH
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deway Care Limited
77-79 High Street
Watford
WD17 2DJ
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
First Choice Medical Solutions Ltd
First Floor, Hatton House Church Lane, Cheshunt
Waltham Cross
EN8 0DW
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FirstCare (GB) Ltd
44 Village Road, Bromham, Bedfordshire, MK43 8LL
Bromham
MK43 8LL
UK
NUTS: UKH25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Glenholme Healthcare Northern Region
High Street, Eton
Windsor
SL4 6AF
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GP Homecare Ltd [t/a Radis Community Care]
Mercia House, 15 Galena Close
Tamworth
B77 4AS
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Havilah Limited
13 Diamond Court, Opal Drive
Fox Milne
MK15 0DU
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hearts at Home Homecare Limited
South Fens Business Centre, Fenton Way, Chatteris, England, PE16 6TT
Chatteris
PE16 6TT
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kay Healthcare Limited
220 Wharfedale Road
Wokingham
RG41 5TP
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kitec Healthcare Services Limited
Safestore Business Centre, Office B8, Elstow Road, Ampthill Road
Bedford
MK42 9QZ
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Knightingles Healthcare Limited
2A Letchmore Road, Old Town
Stevenage
SG1 3HU
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lima Homecare ltd
Unit 5, The Workshops, Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill
Bedford
MK45 5BF
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MidCo Care Limited
Laxton House, 191 Lincoln Road
Peterborough
PE1 2PN
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MK Executive Care Services Limited
121a Queensway
Bletchley
MK2 2DH
UK
NUTS: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
More-Energy Care Services Ltd
Park House 8 Grove Ash, Mount Farm
Milton Keynes
MK11BZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peoples Choice (UK) Ltd
Level 3, Unit 301, Bedford Heights, Manton Lane
Bedford
MK41 7PH
UK
NUTS: UKH24
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pine Health Care Services Limited
27 Brimstone Drive
Stevenage
SG1 4FX
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pringles Care Services Ltd
Crown House North Circular Road, Park Royal
London
NW10 7PN
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Protea care Homes (Kent) Ltd
153 The Parade, High Street
Watford
WD17 1NA
UK
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Mencap Society
6 Cyrus Way, Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8HP
UK
NUTS: UKH11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Salutem LD Bidco IV Limited
Minton Place, Victoria Street
Windsor
SL4 1EG
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sarmey Healthcare Ltd
100 Office1:16, Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FH
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Social Care Solutions Ltd
No. 2 The Square, Birchwood Boulevard
Warrington
WA3 7QY
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Teddy's Haven Ltd
314 Midsummer Court, Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 2UB
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Turning Point (Services) Ltd
America House, 2 America Square
London
EC3N 2LU
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Verity Healthcare Limited
Head office 210 Church Road Gateway Business Centre Top Floor, suite 1-12
London
EIO 7JQ
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Voyage 1 Ltd [t/a Voyage Care]
Wall Island, Birmingham Road
Lichfield
WS14 0QP
UK
NUTS: UKG24
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Zach's Care PVT Ltd
Wrest Park, Enterprise House, First Floor, Room 118
Silsoe
MK45 4HR
UK
NUTS: UKH25
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Bedford Borough Council
Bedford
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/01/2026