Tender

Provision of Supervised Contact Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Nov 2021 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Supervised Contact Services," a key initiative aimed at enhancing the care system for at-risk children and young people. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is situated in Bedford, England. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 14th December 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025. This procurement follows an open method, allowing wider participation from interested parties.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses that specialise in social work and child services, offering them a chance to contribute to an essential service that supports vulnerable children. Companies proficient in social services or related areas will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging with this tender can help enhance their portfolio and foster long-term relationships with local authorities, driving growth and impact in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Supervised Contact Services

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (the Council) is committed to the development of an effective care system, which enables those children and young people who are unable (for whatever reason) to live safely with their family of origin. This will help these children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes and support their timely move to good quality permanent care arrangements outside the care system. Commissioned services will allow the local authority to meet its statutory responsibilities for looked after, and vulnerable, at risk, children and young people. In this context the Council is inviting potential service providers to submit a tender for the provision of a Supervised Contact service. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb91e63-6e30-4f05-a14a-049bc6b9848b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 276985

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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