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title: "IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-acf256ab-e0ff-4861-aa44-000ff745c073"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement)

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acf256ab-e0ff-4861-aa44-000ff745c073

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "IFA - Non Framework - Standard (Placement)" in the health and social work services category, specifically dealing with Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA). The tender was awarded to Eastern Fostering Services Ltd. The contract period is scheduled from 20 June 2024 to 20 June 2026. This procurement method involved a waiver and pertinent dates include the tender period ending on 19 June 2024 and the award date on the same day. The delivery location specified is MK42 9AP, Bedford, England. The contract has an estimated value of £46,800 in GBP.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those focusing on fostering services. The contract's value and extended duration offer a stable revenue stream. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria highlighted in the procurement documents. Businesses capable of providing fostering services and support will find this a pertinent opportunity to expand their operations in Bedford.

## Notice

No carers in house - one potential household but could only support one of four children, various IFA carers were explored

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3671f702-620b-42b2-a699-2952e4a5b1a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,800 |
| 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 | EASTERN FOSTERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3671f702-620b-42b2-a699-2952e4a5b1a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3671f702-620b-42b2-a699-2952e4a5b1a9
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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