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IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2024 at 07:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "IFA - Non Framework - Standard (Placement)" in the health and social work services category, specifically dealing with Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA). The tender was awarded to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd. The contract period is scheduled from 20 June 2024 to 20 June 2026. This procurement method involved a waiver and pertinent dates include the tender period ending on 19 June 2024 and the award date on the same day. The delivery location specified is MK42 9AP, Bedford, England. The contract has an estimated value of £46,800 in GBP.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those focusing on fostering services. The contract's value and extended duration offer a stable revenue stream. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria highlighted in the procurement documents. Businesses capable of providing fostering services and support will find this a pertinent opportunity to expand their operations in Bedford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement)

Notice Description

No carers in house - one potential household but could only support one of four children, various IFA carers were explored

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acf256ab-e0ff-4861-aa44-000ff745c073
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3671f702-620b-42b2-a699-2952e4a5b1a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2026 2-3 years
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
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234718282

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

EASTERN FOSTERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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