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title: "Volunteer Led Family Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00cc600e-c8a3-4b85-aba8-e3d230a46333"
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# Volunteer Led Family Support Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00cc600e-c8a3-4b85-aba8-e3d230a46333

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Volunteer Led Family Support Services" project, aimed at providing essential outreach services to support families as part of their Early Help Offer. This procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category (CPV code: 85300000) and has a total contract value of £165,000, with a minimum value of £150,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th February 2018. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with service delivery locations covering various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those that can provide structured and supported volunteer outreach programmes aimed at fostering community engagement and family support. Companies with expertise in counselling, parenting support, and community development within the voluntary sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, it is a great opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to enhance their service offerings and expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitable provider to work collaboratively with Bedford Borough Children's Services and partners to provide a structured and supported volunteer outreach service that works as a cohesive part of the Early Help Offer providing a range of social and welfare related outcomes for families. The service will provide support for families within the Early Help Service, which include: The engagement of parents to challenge social isolation and anxiety to help build self- confidence The promotion of confident and positive parenting, including signposting to parenting groups and support The provision of access to high quality family learning opportunities The promotion of life skills and self-esteem The engagement of parents to help prevent family breakdown Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9993d192-c0c8-4cbb-8393-a82cbb361b2a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2017 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9993d192-c0c8-4cbb-8393-a82cbb361b2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9993d192-c0c8-4cbb-8393-a82cbb361b2a
  12th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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