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title: "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6015914"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6015914

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7d80662-ed24-407b-904b-a8bd3d472da1

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Independent Fostering Agency Placement - Ref 6015914" in the social services sector. The contract, valued at £41,610, was awarded following a selective procurement method and is part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 12 January 2022 and will conclude on 12 January 2023. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, with the tender period having ended on 11 January 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fostering services sector to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings. Businesses with expertise in providing independent fostering services would find this contract particularly relevant, as it seeks qualified providers to deliver essential social care services. As the sector continues to grow, organisations such as Foster Care Associates Ltd have already started to establish their presence, indicating a competitive landscape for potential new entrants.

## Notice

Call off from 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/b3d544a0-7068-4165-9988-4791056752f0 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2022 - 12 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,610 |
| 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 | FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d544a0-7068-4165-9988-4791056752f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d544a0-7068-4165-9988-4791056752f0
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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