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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc9a1ec6-ae39-4cf6-885b-332ff22f7649

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the tender phase for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Independent Social Work and Expert Witness Services." This procurement process is categorised under psychiatric and social work services, with a total project value of £500,000. The contract will commence on April 22, 2021, and may run for up to three years, including a potential one-year extension. The tender submission deadline is set for April 5, 2021, and services are to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in psychological and psychiatric assessments, as well as independent social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they can bid for multiple Lots depending on their qualifications and expertise. Companies involved in social services, mental health provisions, and assessment services would find this tender well-suited for expanding their market presence and capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council is inviting potential Suppliers to tender for the provision of Independent Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments, Independent Social Work Assessments and Parenting Assessments including PAMS and ParentAssess. Each type of provision will be commissioned under a separate Lot, and Suppliers may submit a bid for as many Lots as they wish. Further details of each Lot can be found in the appendices. This contract will operate for 2 years from the contract commencement date, with the option to extend for 1 year after that.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb8cee-5d9e-4040-9326-07845a5ebdc0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Creation of a sub threshold DPS for social and specific services |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 3 Mar 2023 |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb8cee-5d9e-4040-9326-07845a5ebdc0
- 22 Jan 2021 at 15:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0066f6-69ff-4b2a-99ea-1757b5b76d0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcb8cee-5d9e-4040-9326-07845a5ebdc0
  5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0066f6-69ff-4b2a-99ea-1757b5b76d0b
  22nd January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
  The procurement portal

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