Tender

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

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Mar 2021 at 12:22

Tender Notice
Planning

22 Jan 2021 at 15:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the tender phase for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services." This procurement process is categorised under psychiatric and social work services, with a total project value of £500,000. The contract will commence on April 22, 2021, and may run for up to three years, including a potential one-year extension. The tender submission deadline is set for April 5, 2021, and services are to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in psychological and psychiatric assessments, as well as independent social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they can bid for multiple Lots depending on their qualifications and expertise. Companies involved in social services, mental health provisions, and assessment services would find this tender well-suited for expanding their market presence and capabilities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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 2 years from the contract commencement date, with the option to extend for 1 year after that.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb8cee-5d9e-4040-9326-07845a5ebdc0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Creation of a sub threshold DPS for social and specific services
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2021 - 3 Mar 2023 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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