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Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services - 2024

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services - 2024". This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under CPV codes for psychiatrist or psychologist services and social work services without accommodation. The contract will run for a year with possible 12-month extensions. The tender period ends on April 3, 2024, and the contract period starts on April 19, 2024, and ends on April 18, 2025. Suppliers are invited to bid, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender from Bedford Borough Council presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the psychological, psychiatric, and social work services industry. The procurement process aims to attract SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses interested in providing Independent Social Work Assessments and related services should consider bidding. The contract duration and potential extensions offer stability for selected suppliers to establish longer-term partnerships with the buyer. The straightforward onboarding process enhances accessibility for potential suppliers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in line with the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services - 2024

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is inviting potential Suppliers to tender for the provision of Independent Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments, Independent Social Work Assessments and Parenting Assessments including PAMS and ParentAssess. Each type of provision will be commissioned under a separate Lot, and Suppliers may submit a bid for as many Lots as they wish. Further details of each Lot can be found in the appendices. This contract will operate for 1 year from the contract commencement date, with three (3) possible twelve (12) month extensions. The onboarding process of this Pseudo DPS is simple, and requires the supplier to simply complete the compliance questionnaires below, with no qualitative scoring or financial submission required at the onboarding stage. Following the supplier's bid after the initial 30 day period following first publication of this opportunity, a DPS agreement confirming membership of the DPS will be offered, however this DPS will remain open for bids throughout its lifespan. 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/741f6c49-2954-420a-93a7-aef33f7b9829
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2025 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Henry Masih
Contact Email
henry.masih@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 718144

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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