Published date: 22 January 2021

This notice was replaced on 5 March 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 5 March 2021)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Psychiatrist or psychologist services - 85121270

  • Social work services without accommodation - 85312000

Location of contract

East of England

Procurement reference

BBC CH 01329

Published date

22 January 2021

Closing date

31 March 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Bedford Borough Council are pleased to announce that we will shortly be tendering for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Independent Social Work & Expert Witness services.

This contract will include three Lots for different types of services to support the Council's processes for children's social work:
• Lot 1: Psychological and Psychiatric Assessments
• Lot 2: Independent Social Work services (including SGO assessments)
• Lot 3: Parenting Assessments, including PAMS and Parent Assess

Providers may bid for as many Lots as they wish, dependent on the qualifications and experience of relevant experts.

We would like to invite providers to a virtual market engagement event on 9th February 2021, to share our proposals and tendering timeline and to listen to feedback from providers. Spaces can be reserved at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/market-engagement-independent-social-work-expert-reports-tickets-133967007927.


About the buyer

Contact name

Commercial Hub

Address

Borough Hall,Cauldwell Street
BEDFORD
MK429AP
England

Telephone

01234718282

Email

commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk