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title: "Strength Based Practice Training and Support Programme in Adult Social Care"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Strength Based Practice Training and Support Programme in Adult Social Care

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-813599ca-40bc-4474-922a-098bca26301e

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Strength Based Practice Training and Support Programme in Adult Social Care", classified under training services. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage with an open procedure below threshold. The tender was published on 3rd November 2020 and will close for submissions on 13th November 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2020 and run until 1st June 2021, with delivery expected in Bedford, located in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in social work and related services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to foster competitive engagement in the social care sector. Companies capable of providing innovative training methodologies that support the implementation of strength-based approaches in social work will find this tender particularly relevant for their growth ambitions.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the supply of a training and support programme to embed a strength based approach to social work practice. Additional information: Please log onto Bedford Borough Council e-sourcing portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home Ref: BBC AD 01255 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7e9871-0d56-40fd-b010-8de257101d33 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2020 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7e9871-0d56-40fd-b010-8de257101d33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7e9871-0d56-40fd-b010-8de257101d33
  3rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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