Planning

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services (PIN)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Nov 2023 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is planning a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Independent Social Work & Expert Witness services. This tender is classified under CPV codes for psychiatrist or psychologist services and social work services without accommodation. The contract is valued at £500,000 and is set to start on 18th April 2024 and end on 17th April 2026. The procurement method involves creating a sub-threshold DPS for specific services. The tender will be formally announced on mid-January to early February 2024, providing opportunities for SMEs to participate.

This procurement process by Bedford Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the East of England to provide services in the categories of Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments, Independent Social Work services, and Parenting Assessments. Businesses interested in tendering for these services need to register through the Bedford Borough Council Tenders portal. The Council has outlined key service categories and specific dates for interested suppliers to engage, fostering competition and growth within the social work and expert witness services sector.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services (PIN)

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice, an opportunity will be coming up shortly, details below. Please remember you will need to register through Bedford Borough Council Tenders portal in order to apply for the opportunity when it appears https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Registration Bedford Borough Council are pleased to announce that we will shortly be tendering for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Independent Social Work & Expert Witness services. This is a retender of the existing DPS (reference) BBC CH 01365 This contract will include three Lots for different types of services to support the Council's processes for children's social work: * Lot 1: Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments * Lot 2: Independent Social Work services (including SGO assessments) * Lot 3: Parenting Assessments, including PAMS and Parent Assess If you are interested in tendering for these services look out for this opportunity around mid January/ early February 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3f309c-acd2-40e5-ac5a-3c3fbea6feb6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Creation of a sub threshold DPS for social and specific services
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Apr 2024 - 17 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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