Published date: 25 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 August 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Modular and portable buildings - 44211100

  • Building construction work - 45210000

Location of contract

MK42 9AP

Value of contract

£0 to £134,000

Procurement reference

IT-380-3372-BBC EN 03372

Published date

25 July 2023

Closing date

15 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

7 September 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Bedford Borough Council requires the construction of Changing Places in two locations, Russell Park as a new stand-alone unit and at The Higgins Art Gallery and Museum as an adaptation of current space.

Unitary and district councils were invited by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Commuities in July 2021 to submit expressions of interest for funding to create new Changing Places Toilet facilities to improve access for severely disabled people and their carers. There are around 1,300 registered CPTs in England but demand is outstripping supply and the number of CPTs needs to increase. Following a funding decision by DLUHC, the Council was awarded the total grant funding requested intended to cover capital costs associated with the installation of the two CPT facilities.

The Changing Places facility is designed so that they are completely accessible and provide sufficient space and equipment for people who are not able to use the toilet independently. Changing Places Toilets must meet particular specifications and be registered with the Changing Places UK Consortium on completion, via Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) Changing Places Support Officers.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Harry Bagnall

Address

Cauldwell Street
Bedford
England
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom

Telephone

01234 274178

Email

harry.bagnall@bedford.gov.uk