# Dynamic Purchasing System \(DPS\) for the Provision of Fostering Placements and Specialist Placements as an Alternative to Residential Care \(SPARC\)

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Bedford Borough Council](/buyers/bedford-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £68,000,000
- Published: 12 April 2018
- Planned start: 1 April 2022
- Planned end: 2 April 2022
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba-210549
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-951e983e-a131-4208-86ff-cffc1804dd65

## 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 \(In-Tend\) Additional information: 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce276c33-a41d-46d2-b5aa-b17dc1855dba-210549)