Tender

Birth Relative Counselling Service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Apr 2018 at 08:05

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12 Apr 2018 at 08:04

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09 Apr 2018 at 14:39

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06 Apr 2018 at 15:07

Tender

06 Apr 2018 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Birth Relative Counselling Service," aimed at providing continued adoption counselling services for residents of both Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. This tender process is set to conclude on 24 April 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 14 May 2018 and run until 13 April 2020. The primary industry involved falls under welfare services for children and young people, with the tender classified under services. Interested suppliers should note that this procurement will utilise the In-Tend portal for document access and submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in counselling and welfare services. Businesses that specialise in mental health support, family counselling, or related social services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to sustain vital support for families navigating adoption processes as mandated by statutory regulations under the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

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Notice Title

Birth Relative Counselling Service

Notice Description

The adoption counselling services contracts for Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) are coming to an end on 31/03/2018, the two Councils have therefore approached the market place to make sure new contracts are in place so that a continued service is provided to the residents of the two Councils which the Councils have statutory responsibility for under the Adoption and Children Act 2002. Additional information: Access to tender documents will be via the In-Tend portal. If you are not already a registered supplier on In-Tend please follow this link to register for free: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/adur-worthing/aspx/Home. All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the In-Tend portal from the outset. If you encounter any problems whilst using the system please contact the Helpdesk by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

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
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2018 - 13 Apr 2020 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
James Gatawa
Contact Email
james.gatawa@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234228958

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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