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CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2022 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has conducted a tender process titled "CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement," which focuses on social research services related to the impact of COVID-19 on community groups. This collaborative project also involves the Bedford Borough Council and aims to understand better the views of affected populations. The award of this contract, valued at £89,090, was announced on 12 January 2022, following the open procurement method. The contract will commence on 29 November 2021 and conclude on 28 May 2022. Interested bidders were required to submit their tenders electronically via the In-Tend system by midday on 3 November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and economic research services, particularly those with expertise in community consultations and health inequalities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation aims to support diverse suppliers. Companies engaged in mixed methods research, community action programmes, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement - AWARD

Notice Description

This is a collaborative Tender between Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. The aim of this mixed methods research project is to engage in a dialogue and establish community connections with population groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. This will enable a better understanding of the views of people within these communities, the reasons for and impact of this, how to tackle related health inequalities and allow solutions to be co-developed. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. The deadline for seeking clarification is 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday 27th October 2021. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 (Midday) on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. Tenders received after that time will be excluded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1eda32fd-5ac6-4465-9636-3333f0f3f1fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bb8c3f-8f22-40cc-93e4-d2dac02bde99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 28 May 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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