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Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 11:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 13:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government authority, has concluded the award stage for its "Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service" procurement process. This contract falls under the services category, catering to the provision of community services within the UKD3 region, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the 2023 Procurement Act, intending a framework lasting from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029. The total contract value is £480,000, with the standstill period ending on 9 September 2025 and the expected award signature on 12 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and community services to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. The procurement framework is accessible to both SMEs and VCSEs, enhancing competitive opportunities through direct awards or mini competitions. Age UK Bolton and Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton Limited have been selected as suppliers, showing a favourable environment for organisations aiming to deliver high-quality and socially valuable services. Companies focusing on benefit advice and take-up services would be particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received tenders for the Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service Framework Agreement. This Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Framework Procedure. The Framework period will be for four (4) years. It is intended for the contract to commence 1 October 2025, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05578c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052394-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bolton Metropolitan Borough 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
Postcode Area
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
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AGE UK BOLTON

CITIZENS ADVICE BURY AND BOLTON LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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