Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Aldbanks Supported Living CBC-2074-CFP-SK
- Buyer
- Central Bedfordshire Council
- Value
- £2,772,000
- Closes
- 5 November 2026
- Where
- Shefford, the East of England
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a provider to run a supported living service called Aldbanks, offering day-to-day support to adults who need care. The contract is worth approximately £2.77 million. This is a two-stage tender where only the top four bidders from stage one will be invited to submit a full proposal.
What the buyer wants
• Provide person-centred supported living services to adults with eligible care and support needs • Work collaboratively with the Council, residents, families, health partners and other stakeholders • Deliver safe, effective and outcome-focused support that promotes independence, wellbeing, choice and control
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract is for care service provision to vulnerable adults. You will almost certainly need CQC registration, significant prior experience in adult social care, and the financial capacity to employ and manage a care team at scale. Small sole traders or micro-businesses without relevant social care credentials will not qualify.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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