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title: "IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C6116003 June 2024"
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# IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C6116003 June 2024

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-044c136e-45ed-4b4e-8d47-0e7a6480ed27

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "IFA - Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C6116003 June 2024," which falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV code: 85000000). This contract concerns providing placement services due to a shortage of in-house carers, and various Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) were considered. The contract is awarded to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd, located in East Bergholt. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract period beginning on 20 June 2024 and ending on 20 June 2026. The contract's total value is £46,800, with a specified location in Bedford (MK42 9AP) and a procurement method classified under "Other - Waiver."

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing fostering services. SMEs and VCSEs are explicitly noted as suitable for this tender, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises looking to expand their portfolio. The awarded contract to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd underlines the importance of having a well-established track record and capacity to deliver essential social care services efficiently.

## Notice

No carers in house - one potential household but could only support one of four children, various IFA carers were explored

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c8e23f-c68c-476e-b830-2f56e87c32d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EASTERN FOSTERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c8e23f-c68c-476e-b830-2f56e87c32d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c8e23f-c68c-476e-b830-2f56e87c32d7
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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