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title: "CBC-1063-T-LS MK (Milton Keynes Borough Council) - Support, Advice, Mentoring Advocacy Service (SAMAS) - AWARD"
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# CBC-1063-T-LS MK (Milton Keynes Borough Council) - Support, Advice, Mentoring Advocacy Service (SAMAS) - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67cd1240-1f78-46af-bff0-f8e9e6046a30

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CBC-1063-T-LS MK - Support, Advice, Mentoring Advocacy Service (SAMAS)" was initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council, focusing on health and social work services. The contract, valued at £483,661, is currently active following its award on 7th January 2020 and spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14th October 2019. Services are intended for locations including the United Kingdom and additional territories such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in community health services and support for individuals facing substance use problems. Businesses with expertise in providing mentoring or advocacy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to contribute to the recovery journeys of service users while potentially expanding their operational footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

Locally led recovery systems require close collaboration and effective partnership working to deliver the full range of end-to-end support for those with drug, alcohol and gambling problems. The aim of SAMAS is to support individual service users, carers and family members to receive the most appropriate support that best meets their needs and to aid their recovery journey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ce7667-0daa-4d20-a470-ae73f7ed2c53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £483,661 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY LED INITIATIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ce7667-0daa-4d20-a470-ae73f7ed2c53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ce7667-0daa-4d20-a470-ae73f7ed2c53
  6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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