Award

Semi-Independent Placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2024 at 13:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Semi-Independent Placement" under the Health and social work services category. Based in Bedford, England, the council's procurement stage is at the Award phase. The tender, identified as "C BBC CH 06170", was awarded to Start For Life Ltd on 20th October 2024. The contract period began on 21st October 2024 and will end on 21st January 2025. The total contract value is £42,900 GBP. The procurement method used was classified as "Other - Waiver". Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th October 2024 and the award date being 20th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand in the health and social work services sector. Given Bedford Borough Council's focus on services, businesses with expertise in semi-independent living support would find this contract particularly relevant. The contract offers a chance to establish a foothold with a reputable public authority and demonstrate capability in delivering essential social services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Semi-Independent Placement

Notice Description

Semi-Independent placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddd6767b-13b9-4741-b266-6d0ecffd0da7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc997c12-b87c-4e87-ac4c-d3f130513256
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, VCSE
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
£42,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 21 Jan 2025 1-6 months
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

START FOR LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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