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Bedford Borough Safeguarding Children Partnership Independent Scrutineer

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the role of "Safeguarding Children Partnership Independent Scrutineer." The contract pertains to the health and social work services sector, with a primary focus on safeguarding children within Bedford Borough. This procurement process, identified by the tender ID "C BBC CH 06338," utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The final stage of the procurement process, the award, was completed on 1st December 2024, involving the signing of a contract valued at £45,000. The project is expected to impact several UK regions, including Bedford and the surrounding areas within the UKH region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in safeguarding, health, and social work services, particularly those able to offer independent scrutineering expertise. The contracting authority, Bedford Borough Council, sought a sole trader due to the specialised nature of the role, indicating opportunities for specialised firms with relevant experience to secure similar contracts in the future. The awarded supplier, Inspired Improvements Ltd, is a large organisation based in Bristol, highlighting that larger firms with comprehensive capabilities in health and social care are well-suited to compete in such specialised procurements.

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Notice Title

Bedford Borough Safeguarding Children Partnership Independent Scrutineer

Notice Description

Safeguarding Children Partnership Independent Scrutineer for Bedford Borough

Procurement Information

Waiver - Sole Trader Reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009976-2025
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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRED IMPROVEMENTS

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