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title: "IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C8131401"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C8131401

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1396fe21-490b-413f-a9d8-60af362ea0dc

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of health and social work services under the title "IFA - Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C8131401." This tender process, classified under CPV code 85000000, was aimed at securing services to support children in foster care. The contract, which commenced on 20th June 2024 and will run until 20th June 2026, has a total value of £46,800. This procurement was conducted through an "Other - Waiver" method, indicative of a non-standard procurement approach, and was ultimately awarded to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, having been officially published on 9th October 2024.

This tender provides expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those with expertise in fostering and child care services. The contractual engagement, lasting two years, offers consistent revenue and the chance to establish a reputable relationship with Bedford Borough Council, a significant local government entity. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening their operational scope and potentially facilitating business growth in the care services sector. Businesses with a focus on innovative solutions for foster care and a commitment to high standards would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## 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/926a44c2-4190-4034-9b7c-970bc6628cd5 |
| 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 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926a44c2-4190-4034-9b7c-970bc6628cd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926a44c2-4190-4034-9b7c-970bc6628cd5
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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