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Residing in a 24hr SL living service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2024 at 09:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a project titled "Residing in a 24hr SL living service", managed by Bedford Borough Council, has reached the Award stage. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and takes place in Bedford, England, with the contracting period running from 23rd October 2024 to 23rd October 2026. The initiative aims to provide a round-the-clock supported living service through Blessing's Care Ltd. The procurement was conducted using a waiver method, indicating that typical competitive tendering procedures were bypassed for this contract originally valued at £165,667.84. Key stakeholders involved include Bedford Borough Council as the buyer and Blessing's Care Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to demonstrate their capabilities and establish or expand their service offerings with local government contracts. Firms with experience in supported living services will find this contract particularly suitable for leveraging their expertise to contribute to community welfare while driving business growth. The procurement allows SMEs to collaborate closely with public sectors, opening pathways for future projects and partnerships in similar social care endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residing in a 24hr SL living service

Notice Description

Residing in a 24hr SL living service run by Blessings Care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc97f651-2ad0-4432-bb58-dd0a8c9b20f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c95e305-bad2-413c-a346-72d9e2c7adb0
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£165,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 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
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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

BLESSING'S CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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