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title: "GB-Bedford: BBC585764 Local Area Coordinators"
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# GB-Bedford: BBC585764 Local Area Coordinators

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4cc07af-31fe-4903-a8e8-8c071c3eba17

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking to commission services for their project titled "GB-Bedford: BBC585764 Local Area Coordinators." This procurement falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. The tender is at the planning stage and the deadline for submissions is set for 21st February 2017. The services are to be delivered within the East of England, starting from 1st April 2017 until 31st March 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in community capacity building and social support initiatives. Businesses specialised in local area coordination, social services, or community engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially fostering relationships that enhance their service offerings and community impact.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to commission a provider to introduce Local Area Coordination within Bedford Borough. Specifically the Council requires the successful bidder to recruit three (3) Local Area Coordinators to be catalysts for development of community capacity and "Self-Help" groups. They will foster the creation of, and sign post people to, alternatives that can prevent entry to the care system. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ee6085-f46f-4c4d-af6e-3041d6910297 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ee6085-f46f-4c4d-af6e-3041d6910297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91ee6085-f46f-4c4d-af6e-3041d6910297
  9th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bedford:-BBC585764-Local-Area-Coordinators/P8M8F39222
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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