Tender

TC118 - Birth Parents Support Service

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton has initiated a tendering process for the TC118 - Birth Parents Support Service, under the health and social work services category. This contract aims to support birth parents and relatives who have had children placed into adoption, providing services such as counselling, intermediary services, and support groups. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17 January 2025, and the contract set to commence on 1 April 2025. The service will be provided across several councils in England, including Blackburn with Darwen, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside, with a contract value of £40,000 and an initial term of one year, with possible extensions of up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing support to birth parents and adoption-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the open procurement method used. The selected contractor will have the potential to establish a solid foothold in the public sector while contributing to the wellbeing of families across multiple localities in England. This contract not only offers a stable business opportunity but also the chance to build lasting relationships with various council authorities involved in the commissioning process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC118 - Birth Parents Support Service

Notice Description

he Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for the TC118 - Birth Parents Support Service. This Service is intended to help support birth parents and relatives who have had children removed into adoption. Bolton Council commissions a specialist support service contract which includes face-to-face and telephone counselling, private intermediary services (for birth relatives of adults adopted as children) and support groups. The service is commissioned on behalf of Adoption Now which includes: Blackburn with Darwen Council Bolton Council Bury Council Oldham Council Rochdale Council Tameside Council The term of the Contract will be for one (1) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 April 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22addc78-14e5-4f8d-973a-089834f2a8fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c515f637-cdcb-42c6-8ba8-d3b7b7ad2810
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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