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Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6067012

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2022 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has conducted a procurement process for an Independent Fostering Agency Placement, with the tender titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6067012". This procurement falls under the social services category and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List. The contract, valued at £41,340, was awarded to Sunbeam Pride Fostering Service on 7th November 2021, with the contract period running from 8th November 2021 to 7th November 2022. The award notice was published on 18th March 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in fostering services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide independent fostering placements. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality social services and meet the specific needs of children and families are well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging with Bedford Borough Council could facilitate business growth, enabling suppliers to establish a reputation in the fostering domain while contributing to the welfare of children in care.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6067012

Notice Description

Independent fostering agency placement Call off from Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60779c9f-3854-42b2-b77f-52243522d9d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f6de3-ccd4-48c6-9573-230c761ade3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 7 Nov 2022 6-12 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNBEAM PRIDE FOSTERING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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