Tender

CBC-1807-T-TH EDT Contact Centre

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently overseeing a competitive tender process to appoint an independent provider to manage the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) Contact Centre. This service, categorised under customer-care services, focuses on providing out-of-hours emergency social work services, with critical coverage extending to Bedford and Luton Borough Councils. The tender process follows an open procedure with the submission deadline set for 18th July 2025 at 12:00 PM. Operating 365 days a year, the service aims to safeguard individuals at risk across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2027.

The procurement offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in customer-care and social work services, particularly those with experience in managing emergency response services. Firms with a robust framework for child and adult safeguarding, paired with a capacity to deliver under dynamic conditions, are well-suited to compete. As the council seeks an independent operator, this tender could facilitate significant business growth and exposure, especially for businesses looking to expand their footprint within public sector contracts. The open procedure allows for a diverse range of providers to showcase their competencies in delivering such essential services effectively.

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Notice Title

CBC-1807-T-TH EDT Contact Centre

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking a competitive tendering exercise to secure an independent Provider to manage the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) Contact Centre. EDT provides an emergency social work service out of hours; the service is hosted by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and provides a service to Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Luton Borough Council (LBC) under Service Level Agreements. EDT respond to all emergency social care situations that arise out of hours, and which cannot be left until the next working day. EDT will act to ensure the immediate protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who are at risk of harm. All work is undertaken within the relevant legislative framework. EDT operates 365 days service a year over 7 days a week, with operating hours totalling to around 129 hours per week on average. The service operating hours are: o Monday to Thursday 5pm to 9pm o Friday from 4pm to Monday at 9am o 24 hours service on Public Holidays Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa9a2cd5-d3f4-4a32-8de1-f97a1508ee12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60d6366-211e-4da0-a765-50597eb55244
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79342300 - Customer services

79342320 - Customer-care services

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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