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title: "Semi-Independent Placement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddd6767b-13b9-4741-b266-6d0ecffd0da7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Semi-Independent Placement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddd6767b-13b9-4741-b266-6d0ecffd0da7

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a "Semi-Independent Placement" under the Health and social work services category. Based in Bedford, England, the council's procurement stage is at the Award phase. The tender, identified as "C BBC CH 06170", was awarded to Start For Life Ltd on 20th October 2024. The contract period began on 21st October 2024 and will end on 21st January 2025. The total contract value is £42,900 GBP. The procurement method used was classified as "Other - Waiver". Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th October 2024 and the award date being 20th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand in the health and social work services sector. Given Bedford Borough Council's focus on services, businesses with expertise in semi-independent living support would find this contract particularly relevant. The contract offers a chance to establish a foothold with a reputable public authority and demonstrate capability in delivering essential social services.

## Notice

Semi-Independent placement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc997c12-b87c-4e87-ac4c-d3f130513256 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 21 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,900 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | START FOR LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc997c12-b87c-4e87-ac4c-d3f130513256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc997c12-b87c-4e87-ac4c-d3f130513256
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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