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AwardSocial work and related servicesCPV: 85300000

Urgent placement needed for Child - asylum seeker

Bedford
LOTUS FOSTER CARE
Published 31 Oct, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has concluded a procurement process titled "Urgent placement needed for Child - asylum seeker." This falls under the social work and related services category, with the procurement conducted through a direct method, waiving competition due to urgency. The award was finalised on 21 August 2025, with the contract set to run until 22 August 2026.

The successful supplier, Lotus Foster Care Ltd, a large enterprise based in Greenford, has been entrusted with providing the necessary services in the UKH24 region. The contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the social services sector, especially for businesses that can quickly mobilise resources to meet urgent needs. Companies offering specialised services for vulnerable groups, particularly asylum-seeking children, will find this type of contract beneficial.

The preference for direct procurement due to the urgency of the service underscores the necessity for agility and readiness in responding to immediate demands in the social care industry.

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency - Urgent placement needed for Child - asylum seeker

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Complete

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Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d79e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Awardee Scale
Large
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,720

The contract period is one year.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

BBC
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
BEDFORD
MK42 9AP
East
England
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

LF
LOTUS FOSTER CAREAwarded
Large
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d79e

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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