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title: "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 8133467"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 8133467

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d7646fc-b018-4677-b32c-ce5057516cc6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bedford Borough Council seeking an Independent Fostering Agency Placement, under the tender ID C BBC CH 01542. This contract, classified under the social services industry category, is located in the East of England. The procurement method employed is selective, and the process was initiated with a tender that was completed as of 31 March 2022, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 27 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 27 January 2023, with a total value of £39,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those engaged in social services and fostering arrangements. Businesses with experience in providing fostering services are well-suited to compete, particularly firms capable of delivering tailored care solutions. Engaging in this contract may enable these businesses to expand their reach and contribute to the well-being of children in care, thereby enhancing their market presence and reputation in the sector.

## Notice

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/b5fe0d60-7cde-4630-9575-937b31dbd6d8 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 27 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | ALLIANCE FOSTER CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fe0d60-7cde-4630-9575-937b31dbd6d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5fe0d60-7cde-4630-9575-937b31dbd6d8
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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