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title: "GB-Bedford: BBC581113 - Early Help Mentoring Scheme"
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# GB-Bedford: BBC581113 - Early Help Mentoring Scheme

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6258ac6b-67c9-4b31-9762-d0af7b70efe1

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Early Help Mentoring Scheme", a project aimed at supporting young people in making informed life choices. This procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in Bedford, East of England. The tender process is open, with a submission deadline set for 27th February 2017. The financial scope of the contract ranges from a minimum value of £25,000 to a total expected value of £50,000. Potential suppliers can participate in an open procurement method for this service, which is intended to run from 27th March 2017 to 26th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in mentoring and support services. Businesses that are equipped to provide volunteer mentoring schemes or similar community services will find this an excellent chance to contribute to positive youth development while potentially growing their portfolio of public sector contracts. By participating in this tender, eligible businesses can enhance their community impact and expand their operational footprint through collaboration with Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 08 February 2017 for the following reason: Bip inclusionBedford Borough Council is inviting potential service providers to submit a tender for the provision of a volunteer mentoring scheme to support and compliment the Early Help offer by supporting young people to make informed and positive life choices Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6cf53d-278f-4423-bca8-2646770cfa59 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2017 - 26 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6cf53d-278f-4423-bca8-2646770cfa59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6cf53d-278f-4423-bca8-2646770cfa59
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bedford:-BBC581113---Early-Help-Mentoring-Scheme/QYTF63Q28V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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