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IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C6116003 June 2024

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 08:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "IFA - Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C6116003 June 2024," which falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code: 85000000). This contract concerns providing placement services due to a shortage of in-house carers, and various Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) were considered. The contract is awarded to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd, located in East Bergholt. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract period beginning on 20 June 2024 and ending on 20 June 2026. The contract's total value is £46,800, with a specified location in Bedford (MK42 9AP) and a procurement method classified under "Other - Waiver."

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing fostering services. SMEs and VCSEs are explicitly noted as suitable for this tender, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises looking to expand their portfolio. The awarded contract to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd underlines the importance of having a well-established track record and capacity to deliver essential social care services efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C6116003 June 2024

Notice Description

No carers in house - one potential household but could only support one of four children, various IFA carers were explored

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-044c136e-45ed-4b4e-8d47-0e7a6480ed27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c8e23f-c68c-476e-b830-2f56e87c32d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234718282

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

EASTERN FOSTERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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