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title: "CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-123-7YP 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-123-7YP 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f551ba0a-60ef-47b4-88ea-4ab41c430ada

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for social work services with accommodation under Lot 1 of the 16+ Accommodation DPS. The contract involves 24/7 staffing services and has a total value of 88,400 GBP. The contract period starts on September 5, 2023, and ends on September 5, 2024, providing opportunities for businesses in the services category in the East of England region, particularly those specialising in social work services with accommodation.

This procurement stage consisted of a tender process that culminated in the award to Athena Housing and Support Limited and Start For Life Ltd. The buying organisation, Central Bedfordshire Council, based in Chicksands, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom, aimed to create opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract was finalised on August 31, 2023, emphasising the timely nature of this business opportunity for eligible suppliers seeking to contribute to social work services in the region.

## Notice

Placement awarded via a further competition under Lot 1 (24/7 Staffing) of the 16+ Accommodation DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7e9ff-4868-4191-a733-e36ed94f0ad0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2023 - 5 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ATHENA HOUSING AND SUPPORT; START FOR LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 12:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7e9ff-4868-4191-a733-e36ed94f0ad0
- 5 Sep 2023 at 12:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7e9ff-4868-4191-a733-e36ed94f0ad0
- 1 Sep 2023 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7e9ff-4868-4191-a733-e36ed94f0ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7e9ff-4868-4191-a733-e36ed94f0ad0
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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