Tender

CBC-1097-T-TS In-House Fostering - Consultant

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2020 at 14:02

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20 Dec 2019 at 15:31

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20 Dec 2019 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking a consultant for the "CBC-1097-T-TS In-House Fostering" project, aimed at supporting the implementation of their in-house foster carer recruitment strategy. This procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services. The tender was published on 20th December 2019 and is currently active. The deadline for submission is 6th February 2020, with a target contract commencement date of 27th January 2020, lasting for a term of six months. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is below the threshold for traditional public tendering.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business development, particularly those with expertise in foster care recruitment and related services. Companies with a strong track record in consultancy provision and experience working with local authorities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Central Bedfordshire Council encourages prospective bidders to engage actively during the tender process by using the In-tend portal for submissions and inquiries, ensuring a fair and consistent competition environment.

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Notice Title

CBC-1097-T-TS In-House Fostering - Consultant

Notice Description

In-House Fostering - Consultant Consultant to support with the implementation of the in-house foster carer recruitment strategy. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Please do not contact the Service area directly. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. Please avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incure IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all suppliers tendering, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Terms of Conditions of Contract tba Target contract commencement date: 27th January 2020 (date to be confirmed) Contract term: 6 months Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87d1e3-4c2c-4d24-a5bc-1ba5265aa8f4
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
tina.sanders@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 6625

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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