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CBC-1278-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 08:02

Tender

01 Oct 2021 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tender submissions for the contract titled "CBC-1278-T-LS Advocacy Support Services." This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, targeting residents of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough in the UK. Currently at the Award stage, the procurement process was initiated on 5th July 2022, with a contract value of £675,000. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025, with an option for renewal for an additional two years. The contract aims to provide advocacy services to ensure eligible adults can live independently and participate in their communities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and advocacy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver community support. Companies with experience in delivering social care services, ensuring safety and security for vulnerable populations, and promoting social integration would benefit from competing for this contract. As the contract period allows for potential extensions, successful bidders may establish long-term partnerships with reputable local authorities such as Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council, paving the way for business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

CBC-1278-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

Notice Description

This contract will provide Adults Advocacy Services for eligible people who are residents of Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and Bedford Borough Council (BBC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service supports the 4 overarching outcomes that the commissioners want to achieve from all preventative services we commission. These are that local people are:Safe and secureAble to live independently at homeParticipating in the communityNot socially isolated or lonely

Renewal: This contract has an option to be renewed for up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e70f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018241-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
+44 3003005997
Contact Email
customerservices@bedford.gov.uk, procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICKSANDS
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
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY

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