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Independent fostering agency placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2022 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for an independent fostering agency placement, as outlined in their contract C BBC CH 03861 with a value of £44,772. The contract falls within the social services industry category and is tied to a framework agreement through a selective procurement method. The contract period commenced on 5th November 2021 and runs until 5th November 2022. The procurement was finalised on 4th November 2021, with the award notice published on 18th March 2022. The delivery addresses for the contract are located in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector. Companies offering fostering services or similar social care solutions would find this a fitting avenue to expand their business. Engaging in tenders like this can enhance service provision and contribute to growth within the fostering sector, particularly for providers keen on building partnerships with local councils such as Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Independent fostering agency placement

Notice Description

Independent fostering agency placement Call off from Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8480c78-ccad-47ef-ab19-edf601a98705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea69df23-b1a5-47e9-b5be-bc2d35f744cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,772 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2021 - 5 Nov 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234718282

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

NEXUS FOSTERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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