Tender

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

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jan 2024 at 14:31

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21 Jul 2023 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for Round 2 of the North West Supported Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for young people, with a total value of £410 million. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, inviting providers to apply by the closing date of February 21, 2024. This system, owned by Bolton Council, will run from May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2033. The FPS is open to new providers, including other North West Local Authorities, offering opportunities for service providers in social work and related services to secure contracts in this industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering social work and related services, to participate in a Flexible Purchasing System that allows entry for new providers throughout its lifespan. For those interested in expanding their operations into the North West region and delivering support to young people in need, this procurement process offers a chance to engage with the Borough Council of Bolton and potentially secure long-term contracts in the social services sector. The lead authority aims to enhance social value by considering quality and social impact criteria within the award evaluation, encouraging providers to deliver high-quality services with a focus on social benefits.

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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 end 31 October 2033. Please note that any Provider already on this FPS do not need to re-apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 end 31 October 2033. Please note that any Provider already on this FPS do not need to re-apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002100-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
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

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
£410,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
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
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
TLD North West (England)

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

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