Tender

Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Nov 2019 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services" aimed at providing vital social work-related services. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 11th December 2019. This open procedure is classified under the CPV category 85300000, located in Bedford, East of England, UK, and is set to cover a contract period commencing on 1st April 2020 and ending on 31st March 2022.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer advocacy and social work services, particularly for children and individuals with disabilities. By participating in this tender, businesses can engage in meaningful service delivery while potentially expanding their clientele and expertise within the social care sector. Companies capable of demonstrating compliance with the specifications outlined in the tender can position themselves to support Bedford Borough Council's important initiatives in the community.

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Notice Title

Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services

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. Additional information: For further information and how to access the tender opportunity documents and process, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680e32f4-b4f5-40a4-84db-19985530a715
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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