Award

Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - NOVEMBER - 2021

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Mar 2022 at 15:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves an award by Bedford Borough Council for an Independent Fostering Agency Placement, with specific reference to the tender titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - NOVEMBER - 2021." This procurement falls within the social services industry category, designed to provide independent fostering services in East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £81,672, began on 22nd November 2021 and will conclude on 21st November 2022. The notice regarding this award was published on 18th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the fostering and care services sector. Businesses that specialise in social services, particularly those providing independent fostering placements, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The nature of the services required indicates a demand for quality care providers who can effectively meet the specific needs of children in foster care, making this a viable avenue for growth and collaboration for those within this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - NOVEMBER - 2021

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c5e88d1-ca16-4e4e-b347-95ffd9210f4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271fd959-7a51-44b6-9974-a45eaaa80dad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£81,672 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,672 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2022 6-12 months
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

CREDO CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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