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title: "CBC-0575-T-LS Support, Advice, Mentoring, and Advocacy Service (SAMAS)"
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# CBC-0575-T-LS Support, Advice, Mentoring, and Advocacy Service (SAMAS)

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17294441-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "CBC-0575-T-LS Support, Advice, Mentoring, and Advocacy Service (SAMAS)." This procurement is focused on the provision of support services for individuals with problematic drug and alcohol use, specifically within the Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire areas. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period concluding on 1st February 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2016 and run until 31st March 2019. This initiative falls under the category of other community, social and personal services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services, particularly those experienced in providing support and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Companies that offer mentoring and advisory services or have expertise in substance abuse recovery could greatly benefit from this contract. Engaging in this competitive tendering process will enable businesses to expand their service capabilities and contribute positively to community health initiatives in the region.

## Notice

Public Health Commissioning Team within Central Bedfordshire Council are seeking tender applications for the SAMAS service, to work with problematic drug and alcohol users independently but in conjunction with adult drug and alcohol services. The successful contractor will deliver high quality support, advice, mentoring and advocacy services in a professional manner through paid staff and volunteers for clients in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdec3560-dcf5-4ac4-9050-f04113f49823 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdec3560-dcf5-4ac4-9050-f04113f49823

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdec3560-dcf5-4ac4-9050-f04113f49823
  10th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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