--- title: "Provision of an Emergency Bed Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d58217a-c600-418e-9088-39529b00c0f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d58217a-c600-418e-9088-39529b00c0f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d58217a-c600-418e-9088-39529b00c0f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d58217a-c600-418e-9088-39529b00c0f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-25" --- # Provision of an Emergency Bed Service Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d58217a-c600-418e-9088-39529b00c0f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d58217a-c600-418e-9088-39529b00c0f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d58217a-c600-418e-9088-39529b00c0f3.json) ## Summary Medway Council is inviting proposals for the "Provision of an Emergency Bed Service", aimed at supporting children and young people aged 10 to 17 in need of immediate foster placements. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16th July 2020. The service, which falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, is intended to operate for six months from the start of the contract on 1st August 2020, with a total estimated value of approximately £99,999.99. Proposals can be submitted via the Kent Business Portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses, especially those in the fields of social work, foster care, and child welfare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, as the council is keen to engage diverse suppliers. By providing a vital service in a challenging climate, winning this contract can enhance a business's visibility and reputation while contributing positively to the community during these unprecedented times. ## Notice Medway Council invite proposals for the provision of an emergency foster bed service. The bed service will be for children/young people between the ages of 10 and 17 who need immediate and short term (one week) access to a foster placement where direct placement into an appropriate long term placement cannot be made. This situation would include: * emergency respite where substantive placements need a period of respite * emergency respite where regular respite arrangements have fallen through unexpectedly * where a child is new into care, to enable additional time to source the right placement for them when they come into care as an emergency. The service should be available for six months from the date of award of contract. The rationale for the duration of the contract is to establish the need for the service to inform future commissioning intentions. It is also intended to serve as a mitigation in relation to any potential unforeseen negative impact of the COVID19 pandemic as the lockdown measures are eased up. To apply for this opportunity please visit the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ and under Current Opportunities use the drop down menu under Organisations to find Medway Council, then click on the relevant opportunity to express an interest and download the necessary documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206b3edb-337c-4753-bdb7-3ba9ba49bd4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,999 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2020 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206b3edb-337c-4753-bdb7-3ba9ba49bd4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206b3edb-337c-4753-bdb7-3ba9ba49bd4a 25th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce5f6b57-2cb6-ea11-8103-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Link to opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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