--- title: "Semi-independent Accommodation and Support for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e348f8a-6bd4-4544-ae9e-7a5473be5bc4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e348f8a-6bd4-4544-ae9e-7a5473be5bc4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e348f8a-6bd4-4544-ae9e-7a5473be5bc4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e348f8a-6bd4-4544-ae9e-7a5473be5bc4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-20" --- # Semi-independent Accommodation and Support for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e348f8a-6bd4-4544-ae9e-7a5473be5bc4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e348f8a-6bd4-4544-ae9e-7a5473be5bc4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e348f8a-6bd4-4544-ae9e-7a5473be5bc4.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "Semi-independent Accommodation and Support for Looked After Young People, Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children." This procurement, classified under "Social work services with accommodation," falls under the services category and has a total value of £3,300,000. The tender period ends on 20 February 2020, and the contract, once awarded, is set to commence on 1 May 2020 and will continue until 30 April 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, applicable as it is above the threshold. This opportunity presents a significant potential for businesses specialising in providing accommodation and support services tailored for young adults, particularly in the social work sector. Companies with expertise in running semi-independent living arrangements, support frameworks for adolescents, or those involved in social care and welfare services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance service offerings and contribute to the growth of businesses while addressing vital community needs in Bedford. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is inviting tenders from organisations wishing to enter into a Framework Agreement to deliver accommodation and support services for young people aged 16-21 on admission, with the aim of supporting these young people to develop and sustain their capacity to live independently within the community Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed via the In-Tend portal; if not already registered visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the portal you can contact the In-Tend Support team by phoning 0844 272 8810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,300,000 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 20 Jan 2020 at 17:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a - 20 Jan 2020 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a - 20 Jan 2020 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a - 20 Jan 2020 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a - 20 Jan 2020 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a - 20 Jan 2020 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a - 20 Jan 2020 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b9ea4c-d420-4ca3-89b6-1fe773b5c27a 20th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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