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title: "Out of Borough Residential care - spot placement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Out of Borough Residential care - spot placement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a1fc151-ebef-4f2f-8459-14e0ce5ed3c1

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for "Out of Borough Residential care - spot placement" in the Health and social work services category. The service involves a residential placement for a service user moving closer to family, located in the postal code area MK42 9AP. The awarded contract began on 12th August 2024 and will run until 12th August 2026. The procurement method used was a waiver, indicating a non-standard process. The total contract value is £88,088 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the health and social care industry. Businesses experienced in providing residential care services stand to benefit from this chance to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in tailored care solutions. Larchwood Care Home, acting as the supplier for this contract, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such tenders.

## Notice

Residential Placement - Service user is moving out of area to be closer to family.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7248a2-8ebf-43e1-9bca-3d07aa1e0a7a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,088 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,088 |
| 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 | LARCHWOOD CARE HOME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7248a2-8ebf-43e1-9bca-3d07aa1e0a7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a7248a2-8ebf-43e1-9bca-3d07aa1e0a7a
  26th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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