Tender

Social Prescribing Service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2024 at 13:15

TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2024 at 16:47

Tender

04 Jul 2024 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, along with Central Bedfordshire Council, is seeking to commission a Social Prescribing Service aimed at providing comprehensive support across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. The service, categorised under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), focuses on addressing social, practical, emotional, and economic needs to improve health outcomes and tackle inequalities, particularly for vulnerable groups. This service procurement is in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure. The new submission deadline for bids is 12:00 PM on 13th September 2024. Interested parties should note the contract duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, delivered in two 12-month instalments.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social support services, health and well-being programmes, and community care solutions. Companies with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive social services and the capacity to meet the diverse needs of vulnerable populations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Successful bidders can expect to contribute to community health initiatives and build long-term partnerships with regional authorities, aiding in economic stability and growth for their businesses.

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Notice Title

Social Prescribing Service

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council 'the Authority' wishes to tender for the provision of a Social Prescribing Service as the Contracting body; the Service is jointly commissioned by Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council. The Authority wishes to appoint a provider to deliver a comprehensive social prescribing service across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire to help residents access timely and appropriate support, information, and programmes, to meet social, practical, emotional, and economic needs, thereby improving health and tackling inequalities, with a particular focus on supporting more vulnerable groups.The contract term will be three (3) Years with Option to extend for two (2) years delivered in two (2) twelve (12) month instalments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bedford Borough Council 'the Authority' wishes to tender for the provision of a Social Prescribing Service as the Contracting body; the Service is jointly commissioned by Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council. The Authority wishes to appoint a provider to deliver a comprehensive social prescribing service across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire to help residents access timely and appropriate support, information, and programmes, to meet social, practical, emotional, and economic needs, thereby improving health and tackling inequalities, with a particular focus on supporting more vulnerable groups.

Renewal: Option to extend for two (2) years delivered in two (2) twelve (12) month instalments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ad6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025438-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peggy Saroch
Contact Email
adultsstrategiccommissioning@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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