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TC030 - Independent Visiting Service

BOLTON COUNCIL

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bolton Council involves a tender titled "TC030 - Independent Visiting Service" within the health and social work services industry category. Located in Bolton, United Kingdom, this procurement aimed to appoint an Independent Visitor for Looked After Children. The process, carried out under an open procedure, reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Bolton Lads & Girls Club on 11 July 2024. The contract has a value of £60,000 and spans from 19 July 2024 to 18 July 2026, covering England as the service region.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly for those focusing on child care and welfare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are likely to find this opportunity well-suited, given the procurement process's open nature and suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their reach and bolster their portfolios through public sector collaboration, enhancing their reputation and experience in the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC030 - Independent Visiting Service

Notice Description

The Authority requires the appointment of an Independent Visitor in respect of Bolton Looked After Children, and where it is assessed by social care that it would be in the child or young person's ("the Child") best interest to do so. The provision of the Service for Looked After Children will be considered in accordance with the needs of the Child and the process will be influenced and led by the Child's needs. All children in care have the right to an Independent Visitor. All referrals will be considered by a Social Worker as part of the development of the care plan for the Child or as part of a review of the Child's case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56d126ce-8087-4088-9b2f-49c2850897a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22aff810-9c2a-4183-a4ff-ef070524d30e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON LADS & GIRLS CLUB

Further Information

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