--- title: "Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-537e318f-5749-4ca8-bd6e-0d460bfcaeec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537e318f-5749-4ca8-bd6e-0d460bfcaeec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537e318f-5749-4ca8-bd6e-0d460bfcaeec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537e318f-5749-4ca8-bd6e-0d460bfcaeec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-29" --- # Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-537e318f-5749-4ca8-bd6e-0d460bfcaeec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537e318f-5749-4ca8-bd6e-0d460bfcaeec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537e318f-5749-4ca8-bd6e-0d460bfcaeec.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is currently in the early stages of procuring Extra Care services for two existing Extra Care Schemes in Bedford, situated in the East of England. This procurement process, identified as 'Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford', is categorized under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000). Interested care providers are invited to submit their responses to a questionnaire by midday on 7th January 2022 via the Council's e-tendering portal, In-Tend. The procurement will culminate in a competitive tendering opportunity next year, following the collection of insights from service providers to develop an appropriate service specification. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in care and support services, particularly those experienced in Extra Care Housing schemes aimed at older adults. Providers that can demonstrate innovation and adaptability in delivering care within such settings are well-suited to compete. By engaging in this early procurement phase, businesses can influence the forthcoming tender specifications and position themselves favourably for the upcoming contracts set to launch in January 2022. ## Notice Prior Information Notice (PIN) Online Journal Submission Id - 20211129-000005 Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford Bedford Borough Council is in the early stages of procuring Extra Care services for two existing Extra Care Schemes in Bedford. We are seeking the views of care providers who have experience of providing care and support services in Extra Care Housing schemes for older adults. We would like to learn from your experience of delivering different models of care within Extra Care schemes where the property is owned by a Registered Social Landlord. Responses will be used to support the development of the service specification within the upcoming opportunity and to inform our approach to tendering the future contracts. Bedford Borough Council is therefore keen to have the input from providers at this early stage. The purpose of this PIN is for prior information and market engagement purposes only; Registration and completion of the questionnaire does not constitute an expression of interest in any future tender. Responses will not be used to evaluate your company, create a short-list or guarantee inclusion or exclusion in any resulting tender exercise. Please note that Bedford Borough Council will competitively tender this opportunity next year. Interested parties can view and submit the questionnaire via the Council's e-tendering portal In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home (In-Tend Ref: BBC AD 02729 - Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford) . The questionnaire must be submitted via In-Tend by no later than 12pm (midday) on the 7th January 2022. If your organisation is not registered on the Bedford Borough In-Tend portal, please go to the website stated above and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. Additional information: Interested parties can view and submit the questionnaire via the Council's e-tendering portal In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home (In-Tend Ref: BBC AD 02729 - Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford). The questionnaire must be submitted via In-Tend by no later than 12pm (midday) on the 7th January 2022. If your organisation is not registered on the Bedford Borough In-Tend portal, please go to the website stated above and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. Logging into In-Tend (once registered) - To view this opportunity, please click on 'Tenders' then 'Current' and scroll down to the project ' BBC AD 02729 - Early Engagement for Extra Care Schemes in Bedford'. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f942db-6f83-4bea-b0fa-5f064873f26e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2022 - 10 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2021 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f942db-6f83-4bea-b0fa-5f064873f26e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f942db-6f83-4bea-b0fa-5f064873f26e 29th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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