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Semi Independent Placement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Semi Independent Placement," under the industry category of health and social work services. This contract, with an identification code "C BBC CH 06473," involved the provision of semi-independent placements for young persons in the Bedford region (UKH24). The award stage of this procurement was finalised on 18th March 2025, and the contract was signed with Marvellous Properties Limited T/A Marvellous Care Limited on 2nd January 2025. The procurement was conducted via a limited method due to urgency reasons, bypassing the standard publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on youth placements. Companies that have the capacity to fulfil contracts under urgent conditions and can provide comprehensive care services would find this type of procurement advantageous. The procurement process highlights a significant annual contract value of £98,800, making it an attractive prospect for large-scale healthcare providers looking to expand their services within the public sector. The regional focus within the UK indicates a targeted opportunity for businesses willing to work in the specified locality.

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Notice Title

Semi Independent Placement

Notice Description

Semi Independent Placement for young person

Procurement Information

Waiver - Urgency Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009898-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£98,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@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
TLI61 Bromley

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARVELLOUS PROPERTIES LIMITED T/A MARVELLOUS CARE

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