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title: "Enhanced Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6096169"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Enhanced Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6096169

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d0403ca-039a-419c-b596-562b21832a18

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Enhanced Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6096169." This project falls under the social services industry category and is located in the East of England. The contract, valued at £81,692 and awarded to CREDO CARE LIMITED, started on 7th January 2022 and will conclude on 7th January 2023. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 6th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector, particularly those providing fostering and care-related services. Businesses with experience in independent fostering agency placements will be particularly well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to align with the needs of Bedford Borough Council. Engaging in this tender could enable SMEs to expand their service offerings and enhance their capabilities in supporting vulnerable children within the community.

## Notice

Independent fostering agency placement Call off from Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa61f50b-1e8c-4805-84fd-1a7e3ca65b73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 7 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,692 |
| 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 | CREDO CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa61f50b-1e8c-4805-84fd-1a7e3ca65b73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa61f50b-1e8c-4805-84fd-1a7e3ca65b73
  30th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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