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

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-917fadf6-bd36-415d-addb-d66193bad1ea

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently conducting a tendering process for the "Support, Advice, Mentoring Advocacy Service (SAMAS)" aimed at providing essential support for individuals dealing with drug, alcohol, and gambling issues. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, will be open until 14th October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will last until 31st March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, making this an accessible opportunity for interested parties.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and community services, particularly those that offer support services tailored to recovery and advocacy. Companies involved in social care, community health, and wellness programmes would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their outreach and influence in this important sector. With the commitment to collaboration and effective partnership outlined in the SAMAS initiative, businesses that demonstrate innovative solutions and comprehensive service offerings would be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## 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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42183aae-4736-4614-a438-ac58f7955f58 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 11 Sep 2019 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42183aae-4736-4614-a438-ac58f7955f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42183aae-4736-4614-a438-ac58f7955f58
  11th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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