--- title: "CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2a224ba-25ac-468b-8389-b391344d31c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2a224ba-25ac-468b-8389-b391344d31c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2a224ba-25ac-468b-8389-b391344d31c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2a224ba-25ac-468b-8389-b391344d31c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-04" --- # CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2a224ba-25ac-468b-8389-b391344d31c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2a224ba-25ac-468b-8389-b391344d31c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2a224ba-25ac-468b-8389-b391344d31c8.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating a public procurement process for the project titled "CBC-1279-T-LS COVID-19 Community Engagement". This tender falls under the social research services category and is designed to facilitate community engagement with groups adversely affected by COVID-19 in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline on Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 at 12:00 midday, and a contract period starting from 29th November 2021 to 28th May 2022. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate. The relevant delivery addresses are located in the East of England, specifically at the postal code SG17 5TQ. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and economic research, particularly those equipped to conduct community consultations and gather qualitative data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement is suitable for them. Businesses with expertise in addressing health inequalities, community development, and collaborative research methodologies will be well-positioned to submit compelling proposals that can effectively contribute to the project’s goals. ## Notice This is a collaborative Tender between Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. The aim of this mixed methods research project is to engage in a dialogue and establish community connections with population groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. This will enable a better understanding of the views of people within these communities, the reasons for and impact of this, how to tackle related health inequalities and allow solutions to be co-developed. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. The deadline for seeking clarification is 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday 27th October 2021. Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 (Midday) on Wednesday 3rd November 2021. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. 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/9fa6da16-76f5-4339-b36e-1c2af0c55fb6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 28 May 2022 | | 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 4 Oct 2021 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa6da16-76f5-4339-b36e-1c2af0c55fb6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa6da16-76f5-4339-b36e-1c2af0c55fb6 4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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