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title: "CBC-1143-APL-LS IFA (Independent Fostering Agency) Approved Providers List"
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# CBC-1143-APL-LS IFA (Independent Fostering Agency) Approved Providers List

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3d1c0b8-51bc-4cc3-b99d-5a8ba1b9bc51

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently managing a tender for the "CBC-1143-APL-LS IFA (Independent Fostering Agency) Approved Providers List." This procurement process, classified under welfare services for children and young people, aims to enhance the availability of appropriate foster care placements for Looked After Children. The tender is in the active stage, following an open procurement method, concluding on 14th December 2020. The successful contract will commence on 17th May 2021 and last until 16th May 2025, with delivery addresses covering various locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social care and welfare sector, particularly those that specialize in foster care services, social work with accommodation, and related support services. Companies that can demonstrate robust experience in providing quality care and support to children and young people would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of this procurement also favours organisations that can work effectively within partnerships to deliver tailored support solutions to the Partnership Authorities.

## Notice

Approved Providers will assist the Partnership Partnership Authorities to improve the availability of suitable foster care placements at the right time and right location, delivering the right support, ensuring that the Partnership Partnership Authorities' Looked After Children: 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/2e20a3ef-e2d4-4ab2-8bb5-781b6dc956fc |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 May 2021 - 16 May 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 | SHEFFORD |
| 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

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e20a3ef-e2d4-4ab2-8bb5-781b6dc956fc
- 28 Oct 2020 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e20a3ef-e2d4-4ab2-8bb5-781b6dc956fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e20a3ef-e2d4-4ab2-8bb5-781b6dc956fc
  8th December 2020 - 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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