Tender

Social Prescribing Service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

12 Aug 2024 at 15:46

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

16 Jul 2024 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2024 at 16:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, in conjunction with Central Bedfordshire Council, is seeking tenders for the provision of a comprehensive Social Prescribing Service. This contract, identified as BBC AD 03642, aims to help residents of Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire access timely support and programmes to meet various social, practical, emotional, and economic needs, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with an open procedure. The tender period ends on 13th September 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 15th December 2024, running for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested parties should register on Bedford Borough Council's In-tend portal to apply.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, especially those with experience in social prescribing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. The open procedure provides an accessible avenue for a variety of service providers to deliver essential services aimed at reducing health inequalities and promoting community well-being. This can enhance the provider's portfolio and establish valuable relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Prescribing Service

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council 'the Authority' wishes to tender for the provision of a Social Prescribing Service as the Contracting body; the Service is jointly commissioned by Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council. The Authority wishes to appoint a provider to deliver a comprehensive social prescribing service across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire to help residents access timely and appropriate support, information, and programmes, to meet social, practical, emotional, and economic needs, thereby improving health and tackling inequalities, with a particular focus on supporting more vulnerable groups. The contract term will be three (3) Years with Option to extend for two (2) years delivered in two (2) twelve (12) month instalments. Additional information: To access this opportunity, you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Social Prescribing Service (Project reference is BBC AD 03642) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd9c768-493a-41e2-8abd-c50c5a3340c9
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2027 2-3 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
BEDFORDSHIRE
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

Notice Documents

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