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Urgent Childrens Placement

Bedford Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Bedford Borough Council

Buyer Address: Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UKH24, MK42 9AP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Commercial.Hub@bedford.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
81692.0 GBP
Published
30 Jan 2026, 13:21
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
01 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Fostering Support Group Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Waiver - Urgency Reasons - Urgent placement needed - search went out to both on and off framework providers and this was the best match in the timeframe that the placement was needed. Evidence attached shows search conducted, confirmation of placement and funding approval from Head of Service

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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