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ROUND 2 - TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2024 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for Round 2 of the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS). This procurement falls under the 'Social work and related services' category, with a contract value of £410,000,000. The tender deadline is on 21st February 2024, and the contract is expected to start on 1st May 2024, expiring on 31st October 2033. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the buying organisation is Bolton Council, located in Bolton, United Kingdom.

This opportunity provides entry for new providers to join the Flexible Purchasing System used by 24 North West Local Authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses in the social work services sector are well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers a long-term partnership opportunity to deliver supported accommodation services for young people in the North West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ROUND 2 - 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 Round 2 of 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. It is intended for the Round 2 Providers to join the FPS on 1 May 2024. The FPS will expire 31 October 2033 Please note that any Provider already on this FPS do not need to re-apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35647588-aa36-4b71-8a4a-a04f2b265014
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 (above 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
£410,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 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
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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