Buyer Name: Central Bedfordshire Council
Buyer Address: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, UKH25, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Central Bedfordshire Council
Buyer Address: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, UKH25, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
This three-year funding opportunity is released by Central Bedfordshire Council as part of its ongoing commitment to the provision of Short Break Leisure Activities for children and young people, with disabilities.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056480-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot Title: Lot 1 – Children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism (0-25 years old)
Lot Description: Sub-Lots: Sub-Lot 1 - Dunstable / Houghton Regis Sub-Lot 2 - Leighton Buzzard Sub-Lot 3 - Ivel Valley Sub-Lot 4 - West Mid Beds
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 48,749
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 48,749
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Lot Title: Lot 2 - Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old)
Lot Description: Children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and additional physical and/or sensory needs (0-25 years old) - Covering the whole Local Authority area.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 36,900
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 36,900
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Simple description
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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