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Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - DEC - 2021

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2022 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bedford Borough Council, seeking services through a selective tender titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - DEC - 2021". This contract falls within the social services industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £52,000 and was awarded on 3rd December 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd December 2021. The contract is set to run from its start date on 3rd December 2021 until 2nd December 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fostering services, particularly those experienced in child welfare and independent fostering agency provisions. Companies offering these services can leverage this contract to not only enhance their portfolio but also expand their market reach within the public sector. With the framework agreement in place, potential suppliers can position themselves to respond to similar calls, establishing long-term relationships with local authorities like Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - DEC - 2021

Notice Description

Placement made under Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9afecb67-c0af-4c30-a571-80ae007c4d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8a94e4-3d80-4400-ad68-ed9559f60b64
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2021 - 2 Dec 2022 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XCEL 2000 FOSTERCARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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