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RFE - Supported accommodation agency for child placement

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

10 Feb 2025 at 10:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the "RFE - Supported accommodation agency for child placement" project. This contract falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is valued at £233,576. The procurement method was categorized as "Other" and covered the location of England, United Kingdom. The tender had a submission deadline of 22nd January 2025, and the contract period spans from 23rd January 2025 to 22nd August 2025. The project has moved to the award stage, with Sublime Care Solutions Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the social and community services sector, particularly those specializing in child placement and supported accommodation. Although this specific contract did not have SME or VCSE suitability requirements, businesses with experience in similar services could benefit from engaging with Luton Council for future procurement opportunities. Companies that can provide quality child placement services and have a strong presence in the United Kingdom may find valuable business growth possibilities through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFE - Supported accommodation agency for child placement

Notice Description

Supported accommodation agency for child placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-793ef5e4-e224-470f-959b-697d08896151
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e535337-9559-4d9b-8aa5-93edb20140cf
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 -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,576 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£233,576 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUBLIME CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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