Tender

BBC573588 Provision of Childminders

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2016 at 07:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Childminders" to enhance support for childminders and home carers in Bedford Borough, with aims to improve outcomes for children and their families. This procurement falls under the welfare services for children and young people category and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and will last until 31st March 2020, requiring service provision for 40 hours a week. This opportunity is open for businesses and organisations to participate in the bidding process using an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in childcare services. Companies that provide training, development, or support strategies for childminders will be particularly well-placed to respond effectively. By engaging in this procurement process, eligible businesses can expand their operational reach and contribute positively to the welfare of children and their families within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC573588 Provision of Childminders

Notice Description

To work in partnership to provide a range of development opportunities, guidance and support for childminders and home carers across Bedford Borough in order to help improve outcomes for children and their families. The need for this contract has arisen as the current contract is due to expire. To provide provision of childminding services over 35 hours a week and 5 management hours (40 hrs per week in total).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cbad9a8-ce82-4b39-b9f5-ff13d4efae65
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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