Bedford Borough Council: contracts awarded without a rival: 125 uncontested awards; 17% of its awards; 110 suppliers; 4 single bid.
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Bedford Borough Council made 125 of its 736 public contract awards without a rival from 2016-07-25 to 2026-10-14: 121 without a competition and 4 after a competition that drew a single bid, to 110 suppliers; the most to Smart Criminal Justice Services Ltd, 6.
An award is uncontested when the buyer had no rival offer to weigh: it was made without a competition (direct award, negotiated procedure without a call for tenders, sole-source or advance-notice contract), or a competition was held and only one bid arrived. Every count below is built award by award from the official notices. Awards to individuals are not included.
Bedford Borough Council gave Smart Criminal Justice Services Ltd 9 awards: 5 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-07-18, latest 2026-07-27.
Bedford Borough Council gave Ace Fire & Security Systems Ltd 5 awards: 3 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-02-28, latest 2025-06-24.
Bedford Borough Council gave MEDICAIR DENTAIR LTD 3 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-10-21, latest 2022-04-27.
Bedford Borough Council gave Idox Software Ltd 5 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-02-01, latest 2025-07-14.
Bedford Borough Council gave Bedford and District Citizens Advice Bureau 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-10-20, latest 2025-10-31.
Bedford Borough Council gave Chiltern Hire Centre Ltd 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-22, latest 2025-07-03.
Bedford Borough Council gave THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GROUP LIMITED 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-31, latest 2025-06-16.
Bedford Borough Council gave University of Southampton 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-30, latest 2026-10-14.
Bedford Borough Council gave Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited 2 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-05-20.
Bedford Borough Council gave Webcurl Ltd 5 awards: 2 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-12-31, latest 2026-05-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave EDEN TREE SPECIALISTS LTD 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-12-18, latest 2025-12-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave GRANT PALMER LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-10-08, latest 2026-10-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave Outspoken Training LLP 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-29, latest 2026-01-29.
Bedford Borough Council gave Epic UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-02-15, latest 2022-02-15.
Bedford Borough Council gave GLOMAC ENGINEERING LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-03-24, latest 2022-03-24.
Bedford Borough Council gave GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE LIMITED 1 award: 0 without a competition, 1 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-12-18, latest 2025-12-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave Cognisoft Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2017-01-06, latest 2017-01-06.
Bedford Borough Council gave Community Voluntary Services Bedfordshire 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-09-11, latest 2025-09-11.
Bedford Borough Council gave Total Mobile Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-12-02, latest 2019-12-02.
Bedford Borough Council gave Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Ltd [t/a APS Group] 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-09, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave Ambulance Response Services Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-09, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave AMF Services (Bedford) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-08-29, latest 2025-08-29.
Bedford Borough Council gave Barnardo Services Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2019-12-20, latest 2026-03-12.
Bedford Borough Council gave Barton Lodge Ltd (Barton Lodge Care Home) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-30, latest 2026-01-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Foundation 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-26, latest 2026-01-26.
Bedford Borough Council gave Biogen (UK) Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-09-13, latest 2024-10-14.
Bedford Borough Council gave BOOKER LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-12, latest 2026-01-12.
Bedford Borough Council gave Boxxe Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-07-16, latest 2026-07-16.
Bedford Borough Council gave Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-08-29, latest 2025-08-29.
Bedford Borough Council gave Bridging Gaps Fostering Agency 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-19, latest 2025-03-19.
Bedford Borough Council gave British Geological Survey (BGS) a component of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-31, latest 2025-03-31.
Bedford Borough Council gave Brownhill Hayward Brown, Chartered Architects (BHB) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-22, latest 2025-05-22.
Bedford Borough Council gave Bupa Care Homes 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-12-12, latest 2026-05-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave Bytes Software Services Limited 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-03-24, latest 2026-06-05.
Bedford Borough Council gave Camanchi Care Limited (Chevington Lodge) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-08, latest 2025-05-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave Cambus Ltd T/A 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-07-30, latest 2024-07-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave Cambus Ltd t/a Stagecoach East 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-07-30, latest 2024-07-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave Canoe Trail Ltd 6 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-06-25, latest 2026-06-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave Carter Jonas LLP 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-07-02, latest 2025-03-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave Cave Direct Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-06, latest 2025-06-06.
Bedford Borough Council gave Central Bedfordshire Council 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-09, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave CHANGE AGENTS UK TRADING LTD 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-08-11, latest 2025-08-11.
Bedford Borough Council gave Community Catalysts CIC 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-06, latest 2025-05-06.
Bedford Borough Council gave COMMUNITY LIVING LTD (Cheam House) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-21, latest 2025-05-21.
Bedford Borough Council gave Community Solutions UK Ltd (TRADING AS TRIO SUPPORTED LIVING) 5 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-12-09, latest 2025-03-19.
Bedford Borough Council gave COUNTRY COURT CARE HOMES LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-10-31, latest 2025-10-31.
Bedford Borough Council gave Darling Group UK LTD T/a Darling Productions UK 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-25, latest 2025-04-25.
Bedford Borough Council gave Dawn until Dusk Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-06-25, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave Dennis Eagle Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2016-07-25, latest 2025-07-16.
Bedford Borough Council gave Dial4care Recruitment Ltd 4 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-11-22, latest 2025-03-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave Dinosaur Adventure Live Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-26, latest 2025-06-26.
Bedford Borough Council gave East London NHS Foundation Trust 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-12-24, latest 2024-12-24.
Bedford Borough Council gave Edwardian Care Homes 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-08, latest 2025-05-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave Entertainers Show Provider Ltd Entertainers Magic Of Motown Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-12, latest 2026-01-12.
Bedford Borough Council gave ESRI UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-26, latest 2025-06-26.
Bedford Borough Council gave Eximius Refined Live-in Care 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave FAMILY FIRST FOSTERING LTD 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-09-18, latest 2025-09-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave Football Fun Factory (Community 021) Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-06-25, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave Fostering Support Group Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-30, latest 2026-01-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-16, latest 2025-06-16.
Bedford Borough Council gave Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-10-20, latest 2025-10-20.
Bedford Borough Council gave HARCOURT CHAMBERS LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-21, latest 2025-05-21.
Bedford Borough Council gave Haymarket Media Group 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-07-07, latest 2025-07-07.
Bedford Borough Council gave Hydropower Maintenance Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-12-18, latest 2025-06-16.
Bedford Borough Council gave Inspired Improvements Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-18, latest 2025-03-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave International Parking Systems Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-09-18, latest 2025-09-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave ITELLIGENT-I LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-03-19, latest 2026-03-19.
Bedford Borough Council gave JCDECAUX UK LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-21, latest 2025-05-21.
Bedford Borough Council gave Kings Arms Project (Bedford) 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-08-09, latest 2025-10-20.
Bedford Borough Council gave KPMG LLP 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-05-27, latest 2025-05-27.
Bedford Borough Council gave LG Futures Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-09, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave Lotus Foster Care Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-10-31, latest 2025-10-31.
Bedford Borough Council gave Marvellous Properties Limited T/A Marvellous Care Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-18, latest 2025-03-18.
Bedford Borough Council gave Matrix SCM Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-01-03, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave Mines Rescue Service Ltd 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-11-08, latest 2025-03-31.
Bedford Borough Council gave Nashe -UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-03-19, latest 2025-03-19.
Bedford Borough Council gave NCB RIP Ltd trading as Research in Practice 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-08, latest 2025-04-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave Off The Kerb Production LTD 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-26, latest 2025-06-26.
Bedford Borough Council gave OT33 Occupational Therapy Services Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-07-31, latest 2025-07-31.
Bedford Borough Council gave OUTBOUND CARE LTD 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-30, latest 2026-01-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave Parkview Care (Broadstairs) Limited 2 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-12-09, latest 2026-01-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave PBIC Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-09-27, latest 2026-03-24.
Bedford Borough Council gave Pearson Education Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-12, latest 2026-01-12.
Bedford Borough Council gave PERSONALISED 4 AUTISM LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave Phil McIntyre Live Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-12, latest 2026-01-12.
Bedford Borough Council gave Positive Futures Support Care Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-12, latest 2026-01-12.
Bedford Borough Council gave Prospero Group 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-10-31, latest 2025-10-31.
Bedford Borough Council gave PSA Care Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave RESICARE ALLIANCE LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave ROSS REMOVALS LTD 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-08-11, latest 2025-08-11.
Bedford Borough Council gave RSP Rail Travel Account Worldline 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-09, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave SANDTON HEALTHCARE LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave SDG Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-02-06, latest 2026-03-24.
Bedford Borough Council gave ShowPlanr Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-03-24, latest 2026-03-24.
Bedford Borough Council gave SSG Services (Est 2003) Limited 5 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2021-06-25, latest 2026-06-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave ST CHRISTOPHER HOMES 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-09-23, latest 2022-09-23.
Bedford Borough Council gave Stepping Stones (East Sussex) Ltd (Ivy House) 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-05-20, latest 2026-05-20.
Bedford Borough Council gave STEPPING STONES FOSTERING LTD 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-25, latest 2025-04-25.
Bedford Borough Council gave Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd - Dove Tree House 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-10-20, latest 2025-10-20.
Bedford Borough Council gave Studybugs Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-30, latest 2026-01-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave SV Care Services Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-01-13.
Bedford Borough Council gave Symology UK Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-12-22, latest 2025-12-22.
Bedford Borough Council gave Three Circles Fostering Limited 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-09, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave Tile Hill Interim & Executive Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-30, latest 2026-01-30.
Bedford Borough Council gave TUTS (UK) LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-07-14, latest 2025-07-14.
Bedford Borough Council gave UL VS LIMITED 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-06-16, latest 2025-06-16.
Bedford Borough Council gave Unit 4 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-05-08, latest 2026-05-08.
Bedford Borough Council gave Unit4 Business Software Ltd 3 awards: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2022-06-01, latest 2024-08-01.
Bedford Borough Council gave Valtech Ltd 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2025-04-09, latest 2025-04-09.
Bedford Borough Council gave Young World Leisure Group Ltd T/A Barracudas 1 award: 1 without a competition, 0 after a competition with a single bid. First 2026-01-13, latest 2026-01-13.
| Date | Supplier | How | Stated reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | University of Southampton 1 | No competition Below threshold - without competition | — |
| 2026-10-08 | GRANT PALMER LIMITED 1 | No competition Direct award | — |
| 2026-07-27 | SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES 1 | No competition Below threshold - without competition | — |
| 2026-07-16 | Boxxe Limited 067287-2026-C BBC CS 07739-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-06-05 | Bytes Software Services Limited 053489-2026-BBC CE 7511-1 | No competition | — |
| 2026-05-20 | Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited 1 | No competition Below threshold - without competition | — |
Every uncontested award in United Kingdom · All countries
Source: Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder, Cabinet Office, in the Open Contracting Data Standard (data.open-contracting.org), Open Government Licence v3.0; an award is counted once where both services publish it. Awards are matched to their buyer and supplier as published. Values in these notices often state a framework ceiling rather than a contract amount, so awards are counted, not summed. Updated 17 October 2026.