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title: "Off Framework Residential Spot Placement for Young Person"
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# Off Framework Residential Spot Placement for Young Person

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43f0c293-56fc-454c-bc1f-1c2fd1fad678

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Off Framework Residential Spot Placement for Young Person" in the health and social work services category. This emergency spot placement, valued at £530,816, aims to support children's services and entails a service period from 17th December 2024 to 14th January 2026. The procurement method used was a waiver. The awarded supplier, Dial4care Recruitment Ltd, is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract is located in Bedford (postal code MK42 9AP), and key dates include the tender end date on 16th December 2024 and the award notice published on 6th February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing residential care for young people. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the council's emphasis on supporting these types of organizations. Businesses engaging in this contract can expand their portfolio and gain visibility through collaboration with a local government body.

## Notice

Emergency spot placement for young person in Children's Services December 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f80918-b135-4e78-ba6d-c16d0cdcf76a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2024 - 14 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £530,816 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £530,816 |
| 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 | DIAL4CARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f80918-b135-4e78-ba6d-c16d0cdcf76a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f80918-b135-4e78-ba6d-c16d0cdcf76a
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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