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IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C8131401

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 08:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of health and social work services under the title "IFA - Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C8131401." This tender process, classified under CPV code 85000000, was aimed at securing services to support children in foster care. The contract, which commenced on 20th June 2024 and will run until 20th June 2026, has a total value of £46,800. This procurement was conducted through an "Other - Waiver" method, indicative of a non-standard procurement approach, and was ultimately awarded to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, having been officially published on 9th October 2024.

This tender provides expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in fostering and child care services. The contractual engagement, lasting two years, offers consistent revenue and the chance to establish a reputable relationship with Bedford Borough Council, a significant local government entity. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening their operational scope and potentially facilitating business growth in the care services sector. Businesses with a focus on innovative solutions for foster care and a commitment to high standards would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C8131401

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-b5fd17-1396fe21-490b-413f-a9d8-60af362ea0dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926a44c2-4190-4034-9b7c-970bc6628cd5
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, 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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