---
title: "IFA- Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) August 2024"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-09"
---

# IFA- Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) August 2024

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855.json)

## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "IFA- Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) August 2024". This tender falls under the industry category of health and social work services (CPV ID: 85000000) and involves independent foster placement services. The procurement utilized the "Other - Waiver" method and the contract period extends from 27 August 2024 to 27 August 2025, with the award notice published on 9 October 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £60,485.19, was secured by Clifford House Fostering Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in foster care services. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts in future procurement processes due to their suitability criteria. Participation in such tenders can lead to business growth through long-term collaboration with public sector bodies like Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Independent foster placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da49623e-3813-4450-b579-368cf0e860b4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,485 |
| 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 | CLIFFORD HOUSE FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da49623e-3813-4450-b579-368cf0e860b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da49623e-3813-4450-b579-368cf0e860b4
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fc1365e-6f9a-459e-ad80-13af995ce855.json.