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title: "CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services"
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# CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd1e1132-2fb4-467b-af3b-5c5eac58a768

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is leading an open procurement process for the provision of Adults Advocacy Support Services, in partnership with Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board. This contract, titled "CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services," aims to deliver health and social work services within Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, excluding Luton. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 21 October 2024 at 12:00 PM. The services under this contract are expected to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run through to 31 March 2028. This open procedure exceeds the threshold for simplified tenders and is focused on the services sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in community support and social services. Companies providing comprehensive social work services, especially those adept at serving diverse populations within British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions, will find this contract particularly attractive. While this tender is not specifically oriented towards SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, larger organisations with the relevant expertise and capacity to manage extensive advocacy support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby fostering business growth and expanding their service portfolios.

## Notice

This contract will provide Adults Advocacy Support Services for eligible people who are residents of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough; it does not include Luton. Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) are the lead organisation for this contract and are commissioning the service in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) 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/e6fb0245-2bb5-4007-b2ee-891ead634c16 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fb0245-2bb5-4007-b2ee-891ead634c16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fb0245-2bb5-4007-b2ee-891ead634c16
  20th September 2024 - 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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