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CBC-1143-APL-LS IFA (Independent Fostering Agency) Approved Providers List

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently managing a tender for the "CBC-1143-APL-LS IFA (Independent Fostering Agency) Approved Providers List." This procurement process, classified under welfare services for children and young people, aims to enhance the availability of appropriate foster care placements for Looked After Children. The tender is in the active stage, following an open procurement method, concluding on 14th December 2020. The successful contract will commence on 17th May 2021 and last until 16th May 2025, with delivery addresses covering various locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care and welfare sector, particularly those that specialize in foster care services, social work with accommodation, and related support services. Companies that can demonstrate robust experience in providing quality care and support to children and young people would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of this procurement also favours organisations that can work effectively within partnerships to deliver tailored support solutions to the Partnership Authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1143-APL-LS IFA (Independent Fostering Agency) Approved Providers List

Notice Description

Approved Providers will assist the Partnership Partnership Authorities to improve the availability of suitable foster care placements at the right time and right location, delivering the right support, ensuring that the Partnership Partnership Authorities' Looked After Children: Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e20a3ef-e2d4-4ab2-8bb5-781b6dc956fc
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
Not specified
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2021 - 16 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
SHEFFORD
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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