Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) Aldbanks Supported Living CBC-2074-CFP-SK

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced provider to deliver supported living services at Aldbanks for adults with eligible care and support needs.

The service will provide person-centred support focused on helping residents maximise independence, maintain wellbeing and participate in their local community. The successful provider will work with residents, families, health partners and the Council to deliver safe and outcome-focused support.

The procurement is being conducted through a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. At the first stage, suppliers must complete a Participation and Selection Questionnaire, with the four highest-scoring qualified suppliers progressing to Stage 2 and invited to submit full tenders.

Reference: CBC-2074-CFP-SK

Contract Information

• Buyer: Central Bedfordshire Council
• Deadline: 2 November 2026 at 12:00 noon – Participation and Selection Questionnaire
• Contract Value: £2,772,000 excluding VAT
• Delivery Length: 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2030, with an option to extend for up to four further years to 31 October 2034
• Tender Link: Central Bedfordshire Council In-Tend Portal

Evaluation Criteria

Stage 2 tenders will be evaluated on:

• Quality – 50%
• Price – 40%
• Social Value – 10%

Quality assessment will include areas such as service delivery, safeguarding, mobilisation, resident outcomes and workforce.

The opportunity provides supported living providers with a potential seven-year contract to deliver accommodation-based care and support for adults in Central Bedfordshire.

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