Award

Independent Foster Placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 May 2024 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Independent Foster Placement services. The procurement stage was tender, with a contract value of £224,016 in GBP. The contract started on April 3, 2024, and will end on April 4, 2026. The procurement method used was "Other - Waiver". The deadline for the tender submission was on April 2, 2024. The location for this contract is in Bedford, England, with a focus on Social work services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector to grow their business by providing Independent Foster Placement services to the Bedford Borough Council. Businesses that can offer high-quality social work services tailored to the needs of children and families could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initial tender period has closed, and the award has been granted to County Fostering, highlighting the potential for successful collaboration with the public sector in delivering these vital services.

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Notice Title

Independent Foster Placement

Notice Description

Independent Foster Placement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-508e4b36-e352-4cf3-924e-58874bddc791
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff87a160-6a87-4d2d-b1a1-6b8b4be6c626
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,016 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,016 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

COUNTY FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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