Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Aldbanks Supported Living CBC-2074-CFP-SK
Central Bedfordshire Council, a local government authority, is seeking an experienced provider to deliver supported living services at Aldbanks for adults with eligible care and support needs. The service must provide safe, high-quality, person-centred support that promotes residents’ independence, wellbeing, choice and control, helping them participate in their local community and achieve agreed outcomes. Delivery will require collaborative working with the Council, residents, families, health partners and other relevant stakeholders across the UKH25 region of the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value is £2,772,000; the tender information does not state the contract duration or service commencement timeframe. The critical qualification requirement is demonstrable experience in delivering supported living or comparable adult social care services, with only qualified suppliers progressing to the second stage of the procedure.
Buyer: Central Bedfordshire Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £2.8m
- Bids close: 5 Nov 2026
- Location: Central Bedfordshire
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Oct 2030
- Category: Social work services with accommodation (85311000)
From the official notice
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver supported living services at Aldbanks. The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with eligible care and support needs, enabling individuals to maximise their independence, maintain their wellbeing, and participate fully in their local community. The successful provider will work collaboratively with the Council, residents, families, health partners and other stakeholders to deliver safe, effective and outcome-focused support that promotes choice, control and independence. This procurement is being conducted as a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. At this first stage, Suppliers are required to complete the Participation and Selection Questionnaire. Following evaluation, the four highest-scoring qualified Suppliers will be invited to participate in Stage 2 and submit a full Tender Response. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide Suppliers through the tender process. Questions raised by Suppliers, together with the Council's responses, will be shared with all Suppliers through the Procurement Portal to ensure a fair and transparent process. If there is anything you are unsure about or require clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-Tend electronic tendering system. Deadline for submission of clarification questions: Monday 26 October 2026. Complete...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 5 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £2.8m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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