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title: "CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement - AWARD"
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# CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eda32fd-5ac6-4465-9636-3333f0f3f1fc

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has conducted a tender process titled "CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement," which focuses on social research services related to the impact of COVID-19 on community groups. This collaborative project also involves the Bedford Borough Council and aims to understand better the views of affected populations. The award of this contract, valued at £89,090, was announced on 12 January 2022, following the open procurement method. The contract will commence on 29 November 2021 and conclude on 28 May 2022. Interested bidders were required to submit their tenders electronically via the In-Tend system by midday on 3 November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and economic research services, particularly those with expertise in community consultations and health inequalities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation aims to support diverse suppliers. Companies engaged in mixed methods research, community action programmes, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for contracts in this sector.

## Notice

This is a collaborative Tender between Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. The aim of this mixed methods research project is to engage in a dialogue and establish community connections with population groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. This will enable a better understanding of the views of people within these communities, the reasons for and impact of this, how to tackle related health inequalities and allow solutions to be co-developed. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. The deadline for seeking clarification is 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday 27th October 2021. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 (Midday) on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. Tenders received after that time will be excluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bb8c3f-8f22-40cc-93e4-d2dac02bde99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 28 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,090 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bb8c3f-8f22-40cc-93e4-d2dac02bde99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bb8c3f-8f22-40cc-93e4-d2dac02bde99
  12th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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