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Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2020 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services, following an open procedure tender that has now been awarded. This procurement falls within the social work sector, specifically classified under CPV code 85300000. The tender period concluded on 11th December 2019, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2020, continuing until 31st March 2022. The location for service delivery is Bedford, East of England, with a total contract value of £144,868 awarded to Barnardo Services Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and related services, particularly those that are small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suitable providers may include organisations experienced in advocacy services, residential visiting schemes, and support for children with disabilities, which align closely with the tender's requirements. Engaging in this procurement could enhance service delivery capabilities and foster business growth in the social care sector.

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Notice Title

Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is inviting potential service providers to submit a tender for the provision of the following services: o Advocacy, consisting of: o Issue Based Advocacy o Residential Visiting Advocacy o Non-directed Advocacy for children with disabilities or those for whom communication difficulties would make mainstream advocacy difficult or inappropriate o Independent Visitor Services for Looked After Children o Independent Return Home Interviews for Looked After Children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a11af40-425b-4315-9319-81735b066221
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/618abcc0-82cc-4112-b83a-0def0ec820a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,868 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
ENGLAND
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

BARNARDO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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