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Provider Forum Event: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is initiating a tender titled "Provider Forum Event: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)". This procurement falls under the social work and related services category and is open for submissions until 8 November 2018, with a contract period commencing on 3 December 2018 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a broad range of service providers to participate, with applications for two lots: General Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fostering and social care sectors, particularly those that provide Independent Fostering Agency placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an accessible opportunity to expand their services within the collaborative framework set by Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and Luton Borough Council. Given the focus on providing enhanced care alternatives, businesses that specialise in tailored support services for children and young people would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Provider Forum Event: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council wish to receive applications to join our collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC). The DPS is split into the two (2) lots as described below; Lot 1: General Fostering Placements (this will comprise both standard and enhanced placements); and Lot 2: Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ba1538a-2a79-4520-b8c4-b1021e663a9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950dc457-06c1-4207-a5c3-6e395bea8820
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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