--- title: "Request for Quotation - Service for a Provider to to visit Early Years settings with Petting Animals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-147d754d-b12b-403a-a479-bb3e45b72aeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-147d754d-b12b-403a-a479-bb3e45b72aeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-147d754d-b12b-403a-a479-bb3e45b72aeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-147d754d-b12b-403a-a479-bb3e45b72aeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-01" --- # Request for Quotation - Service for a Provider to to visit Early Years settings with Petting Animals Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-147d754d-b12b-403a-a479-bb3e45b72aeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-147d754d-b12b-403a-a479-bb3e45b72aeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-147d754d-b12b-403a-a479-bb3e45b72aeb.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is seeking bids for the tender titled "Request for Quotation - Service for a Provider to visit Early Years settings with Petting Animals." This contract, classified under the industry category of small animals, will provide an interactive service for children under five to engage with small pets through workshops from March to July 2022. The tender process is currently open, with submissions closing on 8 March 2022. Bidders must possess a valid Animal Activity License to participate and are encouraged to register on the Council's e-sourcing portal to view further details. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the animal care and educational sectors to expand their service offerings. Companies that are equipped to conduct engaging animal-related workshops for young children would be especially well-suited. The open procurement method invites a diverse range of applicants, ensuring that small and medium-sized enterprises can compete effectively, fostering a competitive marketplace that benefits both the Council and local businesses. ## Notice Bedford Borough are looking for a provider to work in partnership with Early Years settings to visit and provide an opportunity for children under 5 to pet small animals. We expect the provider to visit Early Years setting and deliver workshops from March-July 2022. Bidders are to note that this opportunity is only open to organisations with a current and valid Animal Activity License. Further information on the application process can be obtained from licensing@bedford.gov.uk Additional information: Bidders are invited to view the tender documents via Bedford Borough Council's e-sourcing portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Bidders will need to register an account on the Council's Intend portal at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title or project reference. Bidders are to note that this opportunity is only open to organisations with a current and valid Animal Activity License. Further information on the application process can be obtained from licensing@bedford.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ac5b6-b365-4a80-aed7-539692b6afa9 | | 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 | 1 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 15 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03325000 - Small animals ## Release History - 1 Mar 2022 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ac5b6-b365-4a80-aed7-539692b6afa9 - 1 Mar 2022 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ac5b6-b365-4a80-aed7-539692b6afa9 - 28 Feb 2022 at 18:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ac5b6-b365-4a80-aed7-539692b6afa9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7ac5b6-b365-4a80-aed7-539692b6afa9 1st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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