--- title: "CBC-1097-T-TS In-House Fostering - Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-21" --- # CBC-1097-T-TS In-House Fostering - Consultant Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e97de98-16a0-4eaf-ba2e-0e7859722ccc.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking a consultant for the "CBC-1097-T-TS In-House Fostering" project, aimed at supporting the implementation of their in-house foster carer recruitment strategy. This procurement falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services. The tender was published on 20th December 2019 and is currently active. The deadline for submission is 6th February 2020, with a target contract commencement date of 27th January 2020, lasting for a term of six months. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is below the threshold for traditional public tendering. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business development, particularly those with expertise in foster care recruitment and related services. Companies with a strong track record in consultancy provision and experience working with local authorities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Central Bedfordshire Council encourages prospective bidders to engage actively during the tender process by using the In-tend portal for submissions and inquiries, ensuring a fair and consistent competition environment. ## Notice In-House Fostering - Consultant Consultant to support with the implementation of the in-house foster carer recruitment strategy. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Please do not contact the Service area directly. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. Please avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incure IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. 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Terms of Conditions of Contract tba Target contract commencement date: 27th January 2020 (date to be confirmed) Contract term: 6 months Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87d1e3-4c2c-4d24-a5bc-1ba5265aa8f4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2020 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87d1e3-4c2c-4d24-a5bc-1ba5265aa8f4 - 20 Dec 2019 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87d1e3-4c2c-4d24-a5bc-1ba5265aa8f4 - 20 Dec 2019 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87d1e3-4c2c-4d24-a5bc-1ba5265aa8f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf87d1e3-4c2c-4d24-a5bc-1ba5265aa8f4 21st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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