Tender

CBC-0941-T-LS Supervised Contact for Looked After Children

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Oct 2018 at 18:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "CBC-0941-T-LS Supervised Contact for Looked After Children" service. This initiative falls under the welfare services for children and young people sector and is aimed at supporting vulnerable families and children who cannot live with their family. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an end date set for 20 January 2019, and the contract period scheduled to begin on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for above-threshold contracts, and the relevant delivery addresses span various regions, including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social work services, community support, and welfare provisions targeted at children and families. Companies specialising in health and social work services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those capable of delivering services from community venues to minimise travel for children. As the delivery model focuses on enhancing access and reducing logistical burdens, opportunities for innovative service delivery providers that can demonstrate effective and compassionate engagement with children and families are especially valuable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-0941-T-LS Supervised Contact for Looked After Children

Notice Description

The service includes the total arrangement and supervision of contact between children and their family members where a child or young person is not able to live with their family. The service is a statutory duty under the Children Act 1989 and forms an integral part of our offer to the most vulnerable families and young people. Service delivery will be from a range of community venues which aim to make better use of underused facilities as well as reduce the amount of travel required by children to attend contact. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f8cffad-b17c-446f-8c02-dd0371fd20aa
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Linda Sharpstone
Contact Email
linda.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 5850

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
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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