---
title: "IFA placement for Children's Services Case"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066809"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# IFA placement for Children's Services Case

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066809

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IFA placement for Children's Services Case" was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government located in Bedford, United Kingdom. The industry category relevant to this tender is services, specifically falling under social work and related services. This process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 22nd December 2025, with its active period extending from 23rd December 2025 to 19th December 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, executed below threshold without competition, highlighting the urgency for this placement. The contract carries a gross value of £121,007.33.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, especially those equipped to manage urgent care placements. As the procurement was conducted directly without competition, large scale service providers like Barnardo Services Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to such contracts. Enterprises focused on social work and related services in the UK, particularly in the East of England region, could explore similar opportunities provided by public authorities like Bedford Borough Council to enhance their service portfolios and expand their operations within the governmental framework.

## Notice

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - IFA placement for Children's Services Case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,839 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022174-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022174-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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