Tender

CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a public procurement process for the project titled "CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement". This tender falls under the social research services category and is designed to facilitate community engagement with groups adversely affected by COVID-19 in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 at 12:00 midday, and a contract period starting from 29th November 2021 to 28th May 2022. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate. The relevant delivery addresses are located in the East of England, specifically at the postal code SG17 5TQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and economic research, particularly those equipped to conduct community consultations and gather qualitative data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement is suitable for them. Businesses with expertise in addressing health inequalities, community development, and collaborative research methodologies will be well-positioned to submit compelling proposals that can effectively contribute to the project’s goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement

Notice Description

This is a collaborative Tender between Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. The aim of this mixed methods research project is to engage in a dialogue and establish community connections with population groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. This will enable a better understanding of the views of people within these communities, the reasons for and impact of this, how to tackle related health inequalities and allow solutions to be co-developed. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. The deadline for seeking clarification is 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday 27th October 2021. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 (Midday) on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. 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/9fa6da16-76f5-4339-b36e-1c2af0c55fb6
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 28 May 2022 6-12 months
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
BEDFORDSHIRE
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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