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Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 8133469

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2022 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 8133469." This procurement falls under the social services category and is based in the East of England. The contract, which was awarded on 27 January 2022, has a total value of £44,200 and extends from 27 January 2022 to 27 January 2023. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 26 January 2022.

This tender reflects an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the social services sector, particularly those specialising in fostering and childcare services. Businesses that can effectively provide independent fostering placements may find this contract appealing, as it not only allows them to engage with a reputable local authority but also supports their growth in a competitive market. Additionally, suppliers that are part of an existing approved providers list stand to benefit from streamlined procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 8133469

Notice Description

Call off from Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04161d0d-b495-42aa-955a-4392334f53be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d537e45-a01b-4c97-9486-075b65f2f4f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
BEDFORD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE FOSTER CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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