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title: "BBC573588 Provision of Childminders"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2431eaba-3443-491d-9914-90a5384b7ede"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# BBC573588 Provision of Childminders

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2431eaba-3443-491d-9914-90a5384b7ede

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "BBC573588 Provision of Childminders", aimed at enhancing welfare services for children and young people in the East of England, specifically Bedford Borough. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30 January 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £250,967, has a contract period from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020, which was officially published on 3 February 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the childcare sector, particularly those specialising in childminding and support services for families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation seeks partnerships to enhance developmental opportunities for childminders and home carers. Businesses that can provide comprehensive child care services and management support over the stipulated hours will find this an advantageous avenue to expand their reach and impact in the community.

## Notice

To work in partnership to provide a range of development opportunities, guidance and support for childminders and home carers across Bedford Borough in order to help improve outcomes for children and their families. The need for this contract has arisen as the current contract is due to expire. To provide provision of childminding services over 35 hours a week and 5 management hours (40 hrs per week in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b89699-20b2-4c9d-9efb-33110398fb2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,967 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,967 |
| 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 | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b89699-20b2-4c9d-9efb-33110398fb2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b89699-20b2-4c9d-9efb-33110398fb2e
  3rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=237421857
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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