Tender

TC030 - Independent Visiting Service

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Mar 2024 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for a Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service, in compliance with statutory obligations under the Children Act 1989 and the Children and Young Person's Act 2008. The contract, starting July 1, 2024, has a value of £60,000 and falls under the social work and related services category. The tender deadline is April 24, 2024, with the service contract lasting until June 30, 2026.

This tender issued by Bolton Council presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in providing services related to vulnerable children. Businesses in the social work and related services sector, especially those with experience in supporting isolated or young individuals without family contact, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, offering potential growth avenues for organisations targeting the specified service needs in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC030 - Independent Visiting Service

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for a Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has a statutory duty to provide an Independent Visiting Service in accordance with the Children Act 1989 (Schedule 2 Paragraph 17) and the Children and Young Person's Act (2008). The Authority have fulfilled this duty since 2019 by commissioning a service for all children and young people looked after who wish to have an Independent Visitor, promoted particularly for those who may be isolated, live outside of their local home area, or who have limited, or no, family contact. It is intended for the Contract to commence 1 July 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39edb523-9aea-440d-8e96-4bef13ae438d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476c8e6-fffe-4e88-8113-21f789a0f21b
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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