Buyer Name: Bedford Borough Council
Buyer Address: Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UKH24, MK42 9AP, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Commercial.Hub@bedford.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Bedford Borough Council
Buyer Address: Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UKH24, MK42 9AP, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Commercial.Hub@bedford.gov.uk
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
No linked documents found for this notice.
Lot 1 Status: complete
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