Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bedford Borough Council
Cauldwell St, Bedford MK42 9AP
Bedford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH24 - Bedford
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Early Childhood Services through Children’s Centres in the Borough of Bedford
Reference number
BBC CH 01268
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85320000 - Social services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Bedford Borough Council (‘the Council’) is wishing to contract for the management of early childhood services delivered through its network of Children’s Centres. The Contractor will operate in line with the Ofsted framework April 2013 and local Bedford Borough strategies. The policy basis for the delivery of provision will be the National Core Purpose 2017 for Children’s Centres which enables a flexible model of provision that is focused on tackling a range of local inequalities . This contract will be for an initial 5 year period, with an option to extend of 24 months.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £7,140,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85320000 - Social services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH24 - Bedford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bedford Borough Council (‘the Council’) is wishing to contract for the management of early childhood services delivered through its network of Children’s Centres. Children’s Centre services form a key element of the Council’s offer of early help and preventative services and contribute to several strategic priorities for the Borough. Integrated services enable access to a range of support from pre-birth to five years. And delivering these services locally near to where people live will support the early identification of need and provides support for children and families as soon as a concern starts to emerge. Working together with key partners will ensure that early childhood services improve outcomes for our most vulnerable children and families, build family resilience and support families to sustain progressThe Contractor will operate in line with the Ofsted framework April 2013 and local Bedford Borough strategies. The policy basis for the delivery of provision will be the National Core Purpose 2017 for Children’s Centres which enables a flexible model of provision that is focused on tackling a range of local inequalities .
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
BBC CH 01268
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-008224
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
BBC CH 01268
Title
Provision of Early Childhood Services through Children’s Centres in the Borough of Bedford
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Early Childhood Partnership
Goldington Family Centre 28-30 Meadway Bedford MK41 9HU
Bedford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
National registration number
10197205
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £7,140,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,954,484.48
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Care Quality Commission
London
Country
United Kingdom