--- title: "Social Prescribing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c7fefbf-0061-4186-ad74-4e81a3fa9ada" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c7fefbf-0061-4186-ad74-4e81a3fa9ada" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c7fefbf-0061-4186-ad74-4e81a3fa9ada.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c7fefbf-0061-4186-ad74-4e81a3fa9ada.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-12" --- # Social Prescribing Service Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c7fefbf-0061-4186-ad74-4e81a3fa9ada [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c7fefbf-0061-4186-ad74-4e81a3fa9ada) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c7fefbf-0061-4186-ad74-4e81a3fa9ada.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council, in conjunction with Central Bedfordshire Council, is seeking tenders for the provision of a comprehensive Social Prescribing Service. This contract, identified as BBC AD 03642, aims to help residents of Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire access timely support and programmes to meet various social, practical, emotional, and economic needs, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with an open procedure. The tender period ends on 13th September 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 15th December 2024, running for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested parties should register on Bedford Borough Council's In-tend portal to apply. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sector, especially those with experience in social prescribing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. The open procedure provides an accessible avenue for a variety of service providers to deliver essential services aimed at reducing health inequalities and promoting community well-being. This can enhance the provider's portfolio and establish valuable relationships with local authorities. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council 'the Authority' wishes to tender for the provision of a Social Prescribing Service as the Contracting body; the Service is jointly commissioned by Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council. The Authority wishes to appoint a provider to deliver a comprehensive social prescribing service across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire to help residents access timely and appropriate support, information, and programmes, to meet social, practical, emotional, and economic needs, thereby improving health and tackling inequalities, with a particular focus on supporting more vulnerable groups. The contract term will be three (3) Years with Option to extend for two (2) years delivered in two (2) twelve (12) month instalments. Additional information: To access this opportunity, you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Social Prescribing Service (Project reference is BBC AD 03642) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd9c768-493a-41e2-8abd-c50c5a3340c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2027 | | 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 - 12 Aug 2024 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd9c768-493a-41e2-8abd-c50c5a3340c9 - 16 Jul 2024 at 16:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd9c768-493a-41e2-8abd-c50c5a3340c9 - 4 Jul 2024 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd9c768-493a-41e2-8abd-c50c5a3340c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd9c768-493a-41e2-8abd-c50c5a3340c9 12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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