Tender

CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Sep 2024 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is leading an open procurement process for the provision of Adults Advocacy Support Services, in partnership with Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board. This contract, titled "CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services," aims to deliver health and social work services within Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, excluding Luton. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 21 October 2024 at 12:00 PM. The services under this contract are expected to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run through to 31 March 2028. This open procedure exceeds the threshold for simplified tenders and is focused on the services sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in community support and social services. Companies providing comprehensive social work services, especially those adept at serving diverse populations within British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions, will find this contract particularly attractive. While this tender is not specifically oriented towards SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, larger organisations with the relevant expertise and capacity to manage extensive advocacy support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby fostering business growth and expanding their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

Notice Description

This contract will provide Adults Advocacy Support Services for eligible people who are residents of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough; it does not include Luton. Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) are the lead organisation for this contract and are commissioning the service in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) 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/e6fb0245-2bb5-4007-b2ee-891ead634c16
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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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