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BBC573588 Provision of Childminders

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2017 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "BBC573588 Provision of Childminders", aimed at enhancing welfare services for children and young people in the East of England, specifically Bedford Borough. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30 January 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £250,967, has a contract period from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020, which was officially published on 3 February 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the childcare sector, particularly those specialising in childminding and support services for families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation seeks partnerships to enhance developmental opportunities for childminders and home carers. Businesses that can provide comprehensive child care services and management support over the stipulated hours will find this an advantageous avenue to expand their reach and impact in the community.

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Notice Title

BBC573588 Provision of Childminders

Notice Description

To work in partnership to provide a range of development opportunities, guidance and support for childminders and home carers across Bedford Borough in order to help improve outcomes for children and their families. The need for this contract has arisen as the current contract is due to expire. To provide provision of childminding services over 35 hours a week and 5 management hours (40 hrs per week in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2431eaba-3443-491d-9914-90a5384b7ede
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b89699-20b2-4c9d-9efb-33110398fb2e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,967 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,967 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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