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title: "Independent Foster Placement"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-31"
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# Independent Foster Placement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-508e4b36-e352-4cf3-924e-58874bddc791

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Independent Foster Placement services. The procurement stage was tender, with a contract value of £224,016 in GBP. The contract started on April 3, 2024, and will end on April 4, 2026. The procurement method used was "Other - Waiver". The deadline for the tender submission was on April 2, 2024. The location for this contract is in Bedford, England, with a focus on Social work services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector to grow their business by providing Independent Foster Placement services to the Bedford Borough Council. Businesses that can offer high-quality social work services tailored to the needs of children and families could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initial tender period has closed, and the award has been granted to County Fostering, highlighting the potential for successful collaboration with the public sector in delivering these vital services.

## Notice

Independent Foster Placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff87a160-6a87-4d2d-b1a1-6b8b4be6c626 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £224,016 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,016 |
| 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 | COUNTY FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff87a160-6a87-4d2d-b1a1-6b8b4be6c626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff87a160-6a87-4d2d-b1a1-6b8b4be6c626
  31st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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