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Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6015914

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2022 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6015914" in the social services sector. The contract, valued at £41,610, was awarded following a selective procurement method and is part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 12 January 2022 and will conclude on 12 January 2023. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, with the tender period having ended on 11 January 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fostering services sector to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings. Businesses with expertise in providing independent fostering services would find this contract particularly relevant, as it seeks qualified providers to deliver essential social care services. As the sector continues to grow, organisations such as Foster Care Associates Ltd have already started to establish their presence, indicating a competitive landscape for potential new entrants.

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Notice Title

Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6015914

Notice Description

Call off from Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7d80662-ed24-407b-904b-a8bd3d472da1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d544a0-7068-4165-9988-4791056752f0
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
£41,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2022 - 12 Jan 2023 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
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

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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