---
title: "Spot Semi Independent Placement - Ref 6056426"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036b27"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-23"
---

# Spot Semi Independent Placement - Ref 6056426

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036b27

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract for Spot Semi Independent Placement services to ST CHRISTOPHER HOMES. The procurement method used was a Limited procedure with an Award process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth 873,600 GBP, was signed on 25th August 2022. The service falls under the CPV classification of Social services and the industry category of Welfare services for children and young people. The procurement stage was completed, providing opportunities for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those offering placement services for children and young people in the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in social services, specifically in welfare services for children and young people, can find growth opportunities through similar contracting processes. In this case, the Bedford Borough Council has procured services from ST CHRISTOPHER HOMES under a Limited procedure. The contract was awarded without prior publication, indicating a need for specific service provision not available within existing frameworks. This highlights the potential for businesses that can offer bespoke placement services meeting unique requirements. The contract, signed on 25th August 2022, reflects the ongoing demand for tailored social services in the specified industry category and locality.

## Notice

Spot Semi Independent Placement -

### Procurement Information

We have a framework for the provision of the service but could not get a placement that fit the needs of the child and therefore had to buy off framework to meet that requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026752-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £873,600 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST CHRISTOPHER HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2022 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026752-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.bedford.gov.uk/
- https://www.stchristopherhomes.com/

## Provenance

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