Tender

UK - Bedford: Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2017 at 10:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, in collaboration with Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council, is conducting a tender for the "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care." This procurement falls under the welfare services for children and young people category and is located in the East of England. The tender is currently active, following a restricted procedure, with a submission deadline on 14 February 2017. The anticipated contract period is from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) that are suitably qualified to deliver fostering and specialist placement services. By engaging in this dynamic purchasing system, businesses can secure a position to provide valuable services aimed at enhancing the quality of care for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the process is designed to ensure inclusivity and promote competitive pricing and quality service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK - Bedford: Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council, collectively referred to as the Partnership Authorities, are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) for inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC). Through the establishment of a DPS, the Partnership Authorities aim to improve control over price, quality of service delivery and performance monitoring by ensuring that all Fostering and SPARC Placements are subject to a competitive tender process against specific requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44a82308-0f59-478f-aa6f-03a7a452f6dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e573ea59-5cd8-45b1-adea-d9e4b3155254
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

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

Further Information

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