Tender

TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jul 2023 at 09:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) valued at GBP 410,000,000 in the social work and related services category. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with a tender period ending on 21st August 2023. The contract period is set to start from 1st November 2023 until 31st October 2033, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Bolton Council is the buying organisation based in Bolton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for providers in the social work and related services industry. Businesses interested in flexible purchasing systems catering to young people's supported accommodation should consider applying. The open procedure allows for new providers to join the system throughout its life, and it will be utilised by 24 North West Local Authorities in addition to the Lead Authority. The long-term contract duration offers stability for interested providers seeking to establish relationships within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Lead Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Flexible Purchasing System is, in effect, an open Purchasing System to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Flexible Purchasing System. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. Tenderers should note that although this Flexible Purchasing System is to be used as required by the Lead Authority, this Flexible Purchasing System is open to and will be used by the 24 North West Local Authorities named within the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98baead3-9def-4170-8c98-721fc9d9ea45
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
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
£410,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2033 Over 5 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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