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title: "Life Chances Fund Social Impact Bond Feasibility and Development Support"
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# Life Chances Fund Social Impact Bond Feasibility and Development Support

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dab4f3ef-31c3-40b4-8c6b-aa789ed5d97a

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking expertise for the "Life Chances Fund Social Impact Bond Feasibility and Development Support" project, classified under research and development services. This open procurement process was initiated on 2nd February 2017, with the tender period concluding on 24th January 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £39,979, supports services aimed at women in the Bradford District who are at risk of having their children permanently removed from care. The contract period lasts from 7th February 2017 to 28th April 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with a focus on social work, consultancy, and related services to contribute to a significant social initiative. Organisations experienced in service design and implementation, particularly those with a history of working with vulnerable populations, would be ideally suited to participate. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the project aims to foster inclusive growth and support local communities.

## Notice

The Council requires technical support and expertise from a Provider/Social Investment Finance Intermediary (SIFI) to assist in assessing the feasibility and the development of a SIB. The SIB being developed will be aimed at providing a service to a cohort of women within the Bradford District who have experienced or at risk of having repeated children permanently removed from their care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bec95b9-5718-441b-b2a4-9aa9cfa236f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 28 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,979 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bec95b9-5718-441b-b2a4-9aa9cfa236f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bec95b9-5718-441b-b2a4-9aa9cfa236f4
  2nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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