Buyer Name: Bedford Borough Council
Buyer Address: Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UKH24, MK42 9AP, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Zoe Shrehane
Contact Email: Commercial.Hub@bedford.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Bedford Borough Council
Buyer Address: Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UKH24, MK42 9AP, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Zoe Shrehane
Contact Email: Commercial.Hub@bedford.gov.uk
The 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.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
Link Description: All documents relating to the tender can be downloaded free of charge through Bedford Borough Council's E-Procurement Portal, In-Tend.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054183-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: AED 530,832.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): AED 663,540.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-11-09T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Document Description: All documents relating to the tender can be downloaded free of charge through Bedford Borough Council's E-Procurement Portal, In-Tend.
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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