Award of Short Breaks Leisure Activities Community-Based Provision by Central Bedfordshire Council
Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Short Breaks Leisure Activities Community-Based Provision by Central Bedfordshire Council
Awarded 01 Apr 2026
Awarded01 Apr 2026
Value£615,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 5mo2y term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2028
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Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Autism Bedfordshire, Embrace (Bedford & District), Families United Network, and others for short breaks leisure activities through community-based provision.
The contract value is £615,000.
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