Award

TS (6026817)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Mar 2024 at 15:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for residential nursing care services to Really Flexible Care. The tender was titled TS (6026817) and had a value of £299,208. The procurement method used was Other - Waiver. The contract period is from 13th February 2024 to 14th February 2026. The procurement stage was marked as complete on 12th February 2024, with the tender closing on 12th February 2024. The location of the procurement is in Bedford (MK42 9AP), England, with the buying organization being Bedford Borough Council.

This contract presents business opportunities for service providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specializing in residential nursing care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. Businesses located in or willing to operate in the Bedford area are well-positioned to compete for this tender. The awarded contract provides stability and potential growth prospects for the successful supplier over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TS (6026817)

Notice Description

Current placement provider has served notice as unable to safely meet his complex and challenging needs. TS was sectioned in October 2023, returned home over a month ago, current care provider has struggled to meet his needs since.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fe1ed70-e27c-435c-beb0-03353c7fc30c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c097d8b-c076-4173-9f9b-95ce8e2ec0a8
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

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£299,208 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,208 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2024 - 14 Feb 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

REALLY FLEXIBLE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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