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title: "CBC-1128-T-LS Support, Advice, Mentoring Advocacy Service (SAMAS)"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1128-T-LS Support, Advice, Mentoring Advocacy Service (SAMAS)

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ef9c1a7-2cb1-444d-9c3a-c42169f05509

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently seeking providers for the "CBC-1128-T-LS Support, Advice, Mentoring Advocacy Service (SAMAS)", aimed at offering guidance and counselling services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th July 2020. The expected contract period is from 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2025, and the service will primarily serve various locations within the United Kingdom, including Bedfordshire (postal code SG17 5TQ). This procurement is an open procedure, which allows any qualified organisation to submit a bid for this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those offering counselling and mentorship support. Companies providing community-oriented services, such as non-profits or private organisations with experience in advocacy and recovery support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enable these businesses to expand their service reach and strengthen their partnership networks within the local community.

## Notice

The aim of SAMAS is to support individual service users, carers and family members to receive the most appropriate interventions that best meets their needs and to aid their recovery journey. Through close collaboration and effective partnerships, the SAMAS service should be recognised, trusted and respected within other agencies services. 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/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2020 at 07:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781
- 17 Jun 2020 at 08:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781
- 17 Jun 2020 at 08:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781
- 15 Jun 2020 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781
- 15 Jun 2020 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781
- 15 Jun 2020 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61f993a-ef90-4026-a28b-d9f25e3db781
  6th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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