Tender

Volunteer Led Family Support Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2017 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Volunteer Led Family Support Services" project, aimed at providing essential outreach services to support families as part of their Early Help Offer. This procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category (CPV code: 85300000) and has a total contract value of £165,000, with a minimum value of £150,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th February 2018. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with service delivery locations covering various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those that can provide structured and supported volunteer outreach programmes aimed at fostering community engagement and family support. Companies with expertise in counselling, parenting support, and community development within the voluntary sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, it is a great opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to enhance their service offerings and expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Volunteer Led Family Support Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitable provider to work collaboratively with Bedford Borough Children's Services and partners to provide a structured and supported volunteer outreach service that works as a cohesive part of the Early Help Offer providing a range of social and welfare related outcomes for families. The service will provide support for families within the Early Help Service, which include: The engagement of parents to challenge social isolation and anxiety to help build self- confidence The promotion of confident and positive parenting, including signposting to parenting groups and support The provision of access to high quality family learning opportunities The promotion of life skills and self-esteem The engagement of parents to help prevent family breakdown Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9993d192-c0c8-4cbb-8393-a82cbb361b2a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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