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IFA placement for Children's Services Case

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IFA placement for Children's Services Case" was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government located in Bedford, United Kingdom. The industry category relevant to this tender is services, specifically falling under social work and related services. This process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 22nd December 2025, with its active period extending from 23rd December 2025 to 19th December 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, executed below threshold without competition, highlighting the urgency for this placement. The contract carries a gross value of £121,007.33.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, especially those equipped to manage urgent care placements. As the procurement was conducted directly without competition, large scale service providers like Barnardo Services Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to such contracts. Enterprises focused on social work and related services in the UK, particularly in the East of England region, could explore similar opportunities provided by public authorities like Bedford Borough Council to enhance their service portfolios and expand their operations within the governmental framework.

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Notice Title

IFA placement for Children's Services Case

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - IFA placement for Children's Services Case

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022174-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,839 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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