--- title: "Birth Relative Counselling Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-12" --- # Birth Relative Counselling Service Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9453d7-e99e-46a1-ad9d-9cc219e12b72.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Birth Relative Counselling Service," aimed at providing continued adoption counselling services for residents of both Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. This tender process is set to conclude on 24 April 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 14 May 2018 and run until 13 April 2020. The primary industry involved falls under welfare services for children and young people, with the tender classified under services. Interested suppliers should note that this procurement will utilise the In-Tend portal for document access and submissions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in counselling and welfare services. Businesses that specialise in mental health support, family counselling, or related social services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to sustain vital support for families navigating adoption processes as mandated by statutory regulations under the Adoption and Children Act 2002. ## Notice The adoption counselling services contracts for Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) are coming to an end on 31/03/2018, the two Councils have therefore approached the market place to make sure new contracts are in place so that a continued service is provided to the residents of the two Councils which the Councils have statutory responsibility for under the Adoption and Children Act 2002. Additional information: Access to tender documents will be via the In-Tend portal. If you are not already a registered supplier on In-Tend please follow this link to register for free: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/adur-worthing/aspx/Home. All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the In-Tend portal from the outset. If you encounter any problems whilst using the system please contact the Helpdesk by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 13 Apr 2020 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 12 Apr 2018 at 08:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead - 12 Apr 2018 at 08:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead - 9 Apr 2018 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead - 6 Apr 2018 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead - 6 Apr 2018 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ad10121-a76f-4018-9369-f1b7b7246ead 12th April 2018 - 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/adur-worthing/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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