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title: "Independent fostering agency placement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8480c78-ccad-47ef-ab19-edf601a98705"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-18"
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# Independent fostering agency placement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8480c78-ccad-47ef-ab19-edf601a98705

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for an independent fostering agency placement, as outlined in their contract C BBC CH 03861 with a value of £44,772. The contract falls within the social services industry category and is tied to a framework agreement through a selective procurement method. The contract period commenced on 5th November 2021 and runs until 5th November 2022. The procurement was finalised on 4th November 2021, with the award notice published on 18th March 2022. The delivery addresses for the contract are located in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social services sector. Companies offering fostering services or similar social care solutions would find this a fitting avenue to expand their business. Engaging in tenders like this can enhance service provision and contribute to growth within the fostering sector, particularly for providers keen on building partnerships with local councils such as Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Independent fostering agency placement Call off from Pan-Beds Independent Fostering Agency Approved Providers List

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea69df23-b1a5-47e9-b5be-bc2d35f744cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2021 - 5 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,772 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,772 |
| 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 | NEXUS FOSTERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea69df23-b1a5-47e9-b5be-bc2d35f744cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea69df23-b1a5-47e9-b5be-bc2d35f744cf
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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