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title: "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6067012"
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published: "2022-03-18"
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# Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6067012

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60779c9f-3854-42b2-b77f-52243522d9d9

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has conducted a procurement process for an Independent Fostering Agency Placement, with the tender titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6067012". This procurement falls under the social services category and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List. The contract, valued at £41,340, was awarded to Sunbeam Pride Fostering Service on 7th November 2021, with the contract period running from 8th November 2021 to 7th November 2022. The award notice was published on 18th March 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in fostering services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide independent fostering placements. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality social services and meet the specific needs of children and families are well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging with Bedford Borough Council could facilitate business growth, enabling suppliers to establish a reputation in the fostering domain while contributing to the welfare of children in care.

## Notice

Independent fostering agency placement 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/ab5f6de3-ccd4-48c6-9573-230c761ade3c |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 7 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,340 |
| 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 | SUNBEAM PRIDE FOSTERING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f6de3-ccd4-48c6-9573-230c761ade3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f6de3-ccd4-48c6-9573-230c761ade3c
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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