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title: "BBC573588 Provision of Childminders"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2016-12-08"
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# BBC573588 Provision of Childminders

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-857aefee-d88e-423b-86c6-33fc6ead74b9

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Childminders" to enhance support for childminders and home carers in Bedford Borough, with aims to improve outcomes for children and their families. This procurement falls under the welfare services for children and young people category and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and will last until 31st March 2020, requiring service provision for 40 hours a week. This opportunity is open for businesses and organisations to participate in the bidding process using an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in childcare services. Companies that provide training, development, or support strategies for childminders will be particularly well-placed to respond effectively. By engaging in this procurement process, eligible businesses can expand their operational reach and contribute positively to the welfare of children and their families within the community.

## Notice

To work in partnership to provide a range of development opportunities, guidance and support for childminders and home carers across Bedford Borough in order to help improve outcomes for children and their families. The need for this contract has arisen as the current contract is due to expire. To provide provision of childminding services over 35 hours a week and 5 management hours (40 hrs per week in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cbad9a8-ce82-4b39-b9f5-ff13d4efae65 |
| 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 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2016 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cbad9a8-ce82-4b39-b9f5-ff13d4efae65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cbad9a8-ce82-4b39-b9f5-ff13d4efae65
  8th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=230155842
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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