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title: "Semi-Independent - Placement Fee Non-Framework - Standard plus support (Placement)"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# Semi-Independent - Placement Fee Non-Framework - Standard plus support (Placement)

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-083ea97b-59f1-44cc-820c-5e7f006be378

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Bedford Borough Council, titled "Semi-Independent - Placement Fee Non-Framework - Standard plus support (Placement)", falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This process, completed and tagged as an award stage, pertains to providing supported accommodation in the MK42 9AP locality. The procurement, conducted through an "Other - Waiver" method, had its tender period concluding on 2nd October 2024, with the contract period running from 3rd October 2024 to 18th June 2025. The overall contract value is £326,160 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria favour this group. Companies with capabilities in supported accommodation could leverage this contract to build or expand relationships with public sector clients like Bedford Borough Council. The successful supplier, iAspire Care Services Ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation that benefits from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Supported Accommodation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b8e4cf-06cf-411e-959a-bc29c55fd774 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 18 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £326,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £326,160 |
| 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 | IASPIRE CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b8e4cf-06cf-411e-959a-bc29c55fd774

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b8e4cf-06cf-411e-959a-bc29c55fd774
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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