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Emergency Placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Emergency Placement" contract, classified under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000). The contract, valued at £46,092.80, involves semi-independent placement services in Bedford, postcode MK42 9AP, and was awarded to Community Solutions UK Ltd (TRADING AS TRIO SUPPORTED LIVING). The procurement method utilised was an "Other - Waiver," and the award was made active from 21 January 2025. The contract period starts on 22 January 2025 and ends on 21 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering semi-independent placements. The contract's nature indicates a steady requirement for these services over a year, providing stable business prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly accessible, given the procurement's suitability for such organisations. Businesses like Community Solutions UK Ltd, already operating in this field, are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, leveraging their expertise and successful track record with similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Emergency Placement

Notice Description

Semi-Independent Placement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07203926-e485-4cff-ac1d-aa98ecbc40c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eeeb911-efcd-41a6-b8df-accff696c5b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£46,092 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,092 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
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

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS UK LTD (TRADING AS TRIO SUPPORTED LIVING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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