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title: "Provider Forum Event: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)"
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# Provider Forum Event: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba1538a-2a79-4520-b8c4-b1021e663a9a

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is initiating a tender titled "Provider Forum Event: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)". This procurement falls under the social work and related services category and is open for submissions until 8 November 2018, with a contract period commencing on 3 December 2018 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a broad range of service providers to participate, with applications for two lots: General Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fostering and social care sectors, particularly those that provide Independent Fostering Agency placements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an accessible opportunity to expand their services within the collaborative framework set by Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and Luton Borough Council. Given the focus on providing enhanced care alternatives, businesses that specialise in tailored support services for children and young people would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council wish to receive applications to join our collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC). The DPS is split into the two (2) lots as described below; Lot 1: General Fostering Placements (this will comprise both standard and enhanced placements); and Lot 2: Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950dc457-06c1-4207-a5c3-6e395bea8820 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950dc457-06c1-4207-a5c3-6e395bea8820
- 11 Oct 2018 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950dc457-06c1-4207-a5c3-6e395bea8820

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950dc457-06c1-4207-a5c3-6e395bea8820
  15th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d189637b-1401-4f2b-9ab4-9c2fdcda941d

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