--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-29" --- # 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-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council, in collaboration with Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council, is seeking applications for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC). This tender falls under the social work services category, with a total contract value of £68 million. The current procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 31 March 2022. Interested parties can apply through the Bedford Borough Council's e-tendering portal located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford. This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) involved in social care and welfare services. Successful bidders will be able to provide independent fostering agency placements, enhancing their service offerings in the social work sector. Businesses with experience in foster care, child protection services, or related areas will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## 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) We are happy to receive tenders for either lot of the DPS or for both. Please make sure that you have read and understood the requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender documents (including but not limited to the Specification of Services) and respond to the appropriate part(s) of the Tender Questionnaire in line with the instructions contained therein. Both lots include expectations in line with the National Fostering Contract for Independent Fostering Agency Placements 2011. Applications can be submitted via Bedford Borough Council's e-tendering portal (In-Tend) Additional information: Expressions of interest to join the DPS for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC) must be submitted via the Bedford Borough Council In-tend electronic procurement portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 2 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £68,000,000 | | 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 | ENGLAND | | 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 - 29 Apr 2021 at 15:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 9 Dec 2020 at 15:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 9 Dec 2020 at 15:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 12 Apr 2018 at 08:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 12 Apr 2018 at 08:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 12 Apr 2018 at 08:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 31 Oct 2017 at 13:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 9 Oct 2017 at 11:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 9 Oct 2017 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 6 Oct 2017 at 11:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 6 Oct 2017 at 11:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 4 Oct 2017 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 4 Oct 2017 at 14:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 4 Oct 2017 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 4 Oct 2017 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 13 Jul 2017 at 12:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba - 2 Jun 2017 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba 29th April 2021 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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