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title: "RAAC Survey for Schools"
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# RAAC Survey for Schools

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72d4b140-b7dd-41b1-b6f6-52fcc0db1211

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the RAAC Survey for Schools to Gerald Eve LLP. The tender involved inspecting maintained schools in Bedford Borough for the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. The contract value is £178,200, with a procurement method of selective and a contract period running from 25th October 2023 to 25th December 2023. The tender was part of the CCS RM6168 Framework for Estate Management Services in the structural engineering consultancy services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in structural engineering consultancy services, particularly those capable of dealing with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) inspections. Being a selective procurement method, businesses interested in framework agreement call-offs should consider similar opportunities for growth. The Bedford Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process successfully, opening up avenues for other potential contracts in the future.

## Notice

Physical Inspection of Maintained Schools within Bedford Borough by a Chartered Building Surveyor to investigate possible presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Call Off from CCS RM6168 Framework for Estate Management Services (Lot 5).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9f13d8-81dd-4ae9-8796-abdc82474962 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2023 - 25 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,200 |
| 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 | GERALD EVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2023 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9f13d8-81dd-4ae9-8796-abdc82474962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9f13d8-81dd-4ae9-8796-abdc82474962
  10th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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