Published date: 12 April 2018
Last edited date: 29 April 2021
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Social work and related services - 85300000
Location of contract
MK42 9AP
Value of contract
£1 to £68,000,000
Procurement reference
BBC552066
Published date
12 April 2018
Closing date
10 June 2021
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
2 April 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council wish to receive applications to join our collaborative Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC).
The DPS is split into the two (2) lots as described below;
Lot 1: General Fostering Placements (this will comprise both standard and enhanced placements); and
Lot 2: Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC)
We are happy to receive tenders for either lot of the DPS or for both. Please make sure that you have read and understood the requirements set out in the Invitation to Tender documents (including but not limited to the Specification of Services) and respond to the appropriate part(s) of the Tender Questionnaire in line with the instructions contained therein.
Both lots include expectations in line with the National Fostering Contract for Independent Fostering Agency Placements 2011.
Applications can be submitted via Bedford Borough Council's e-tendering portal (In-Tend)
More information
Links
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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
- Tender notice
- Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text
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Expressions of interest to join the DPS for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care (SPARC) must be submitted via the Bedford Borough Council In-tend electronic procurement portal.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
About the buyer
Contact name
Lucy Munt
Address
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
England
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom
Telephone
01234 276378
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Closing: 10 June 2021, 5pm