Tender

TC049 - Round 3 - Procurement of Self Employed Music Tutors Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Jan 2024 at 12:31

Tender

20 May 2022 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Council is currently inviting tenders for the Flexible Purchasing System for the Procurement of Music Tutors across various lots, including Wider Opportunities, Instrumental/Vocal Tutors, Curriculum Deliveries, Ensemble Leaders, and Project Tutors. With a total contract value of £1.3 million, the submission deadline for electronic tenders is 9th February 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the award period starts on the same day as the tender deadline.

This procurement process, led by the Bolton Council, presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector. Companies offering music tuition services can participate in the tender process to secure contracts in specific lots tailored to their expertise. The Flexible Purchasing System allows for multiple suppliers to bid, with a focus on quality criteria and potential for social value contributions. Interested businesses should aim to submit their electronic tenders in line with the specified deadlines to be considered for the contract award.

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Notice Title

TC049 - Round 3 - Procurement of Self Employed Music Tutors Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority"), acting as lead authority on behalf of itself and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System for the Procurement of Music Tutors (Various Lots), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System has been divided into the following 5 Lots: Lot 1 - Wider Opportunities/First Access Tutors Lot 2 - Instrumental/Vocal (Peripatetic) Tutors Lot 3 - Curriculum Deliveries Lot 4 - Ensemble Leaders Lot 5 - Project Tutors and Leaders

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Wider Opportunities/First Access Tutors

Lot 1 - Wider Opportunities/First Access Tutors

Lot 2 - Instrumental/Vocal (Peripatetic) Tutors

Lot 2 - Instrumental/Vocal (Peripatetic) Tutors

Lot 3 - Curriculum Deliveries

Lot 3 - Curriculum Deliveries

Lot 4 - Ensemble Leaders

Lot 4 - Ensemble Leaders

Lot 5 - Project Tutors and Leaders

Lot 5 - Project Tutors and Leaders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033bd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000937-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

Contact Name
Mrs 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
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire

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

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