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title: "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - DEC - 2021"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - DEC - 2021

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9afecb67-c0af-4c30-a571-80ae007c4d05

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bedford Borough Council, seeking services through a selective tender titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - IFA - DEC - 2021". This contract falls within the social services industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £52,000 and was awarded on 3rd December 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 2nd December 2021. The contract is set to run from its start date on 3rd December 2021 until 2nd December 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fostering services, particularly those experienced in child welfare and independent fostering agency provisions. Companies offering these services can leverage this contract to not only enhance their portfolio but also expand their market reach within the public sector. With the framework agreement in place, potential suppliers can position themselves to respond to similar calls, establishing long-term relationships with local authorities like Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Placement made under Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8a94e4-3d80-4400-ad68-ed9559f60b64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2021 - 2 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XCEL 2000 FOSTERCARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8a94e4-3d80-4400-ad68-ed9559f60b64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8a94e4-3d80-4400-ad68-ed9559f60b64
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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