Award

TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

BOLTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2022 at 12:08

Tender

30 Dec 2021 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking providers for the contract entitled "TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support," classified under the services category, specifically focused on community, social, and personal services. This contract is situated in Bolton, UK (Region: UKD36), and was signed on 13 April 2022, with a total value of £675,000. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, and the contract is currently active, following a completed tender phase. The key objectives are aligned with the Bolton2030 vision, aiming to strengthen the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the social services and community support sectors. Companies that specialise in providing infrastructure and capacity-building support to voluntary organisations will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will not only contribute to the local community's welfare but also position themselves as pivotal in helping Bolton achieve its long-term strategic goals, thereby fostering business growth and community engagement.

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Notice Title

TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received tenders for Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Bolton has a large and diverse Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) which adds huge value to the borough's quality of life and that of its residents. An eco-system made up of over 1,600 groups and organisations of all types and sizes, reaching deep into Bolton's communities. The VCSE sector also plays a crucial part in supporting Bolton achieve its aspirations, as outlined in Bolton2030 as our partnership long-term vision for the borough. Bolton2030 was co-developed by key partners, including those in the VCSE. The rationale for commissioning an infrastructure support partner with the capacity and capability to support and develop VCSE locally, was firmly established as we delivered Aspiring and Achieving, Bolton's VCSE Strategy 2019-2021. The Authority's continued commissioning of an infrastructure partner (the "Provider") demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting a strong and capable VCSE that will help to deliver Bolton 2030 outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received tenders for Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Bolton has a large and diverse Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) which adds huge value to the borough's quality of life and that of its residents. An eco-system made up of over 1,600 groups and organisations of all types and sizes, reaching deep into Bolton's communities. The VCSE sector also plays a crucial part in supporting Bolton achieve its aspirations, as outlined in Bolton2030 as our partnership long-term vision for the borough. Bolton2030 was co-developed by key partners, including those in the VCSE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03063c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018758-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

Contact Name
Mr Irfan Oomer, Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
irfan.oomer@bolton.gov.uk, 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
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES

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