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title: "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 10005049"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4dbe90ee-23cc-4184-80cb-55f24be079de"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 10005049

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dbe90ee-23cc-4184-80cb-55f24be079de

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council conducted a selective procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 10005049," which falls under the social services category. This contract, valued at £67,600, is aimed at sourcing services related to fostering placements in the East of England. The tender period concluded on 30th January 2022, with the contract running from 31st January 2022 to 31st January 2023. The procurement successfully concluded with the award published on 31st March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social services, particularly those involved in fostering and child welfare. Businesses that can provide independent fostering agency placements or related support services would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, potentially expanding their operations within the social services 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/e5569e79-c980-4e4b-94b7-fd9cea222739 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,600 |
| 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 | HEATH FARM FOSTERING AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5569e79-c980-4e4b-94b7-fd9cea222739

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5569e79-c980-4e4b-94b7-fd9cea222739
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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