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

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 08:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "IFA- Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) August 2024". This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services (CPV ID: 85000000) and involves independent foster placement services. The procurement utilized the "Other - Waiver" method and the contract period extends from 27 August 2024 to 27 August 2025, with the award notice published on 9 October 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £60,485.19, was secured by Clifford House Fostering Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in foster care services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurement processes due to their suitability criteria. Participation in such tenders can lead to business growth through long-term collaboration with public sector bodies like Bedford Borough Council.

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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-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da49623e-3813-4450-b579-368cf0e860b4
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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