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IFA- Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) August 2024

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 08:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Bedford Borough Council is for an independent foster placement under the title "IFA- Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) August 2024" in the health and social work services category. The contract was awarded on 26th August 2024 and is valued at £60,485.19. The service will be delivered in Bedford, with the contract running from 27th August 2024 to 27th August 2025. The procurement method was a waiver, indicating a deviation from standard procedures. The suitability criteria included provisions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those involved in fostering. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, may find this opportunity attractive due to the project's specialised nature and the flexibility of the procurement method. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality foster placements and those capable of meeting the stringent requirements set forth by Bedford Borough Council will be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Overall, the project promises stable work and potential for cultivating repetitive business relationships within the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IFA- Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) August 2024

Notice Description

Independent foster placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d51f968-5fc7-4d90-b80a-cf0203eac0ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6918c776-a73d-4849-be9b-e8d63d147f56
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
£60,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2025 1-2 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

CLIFFORD HOUSE FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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