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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Great Places Housing Group Limited has completed the procurement process titled "Bolton Cares (A) Ltd," aimed at supporting schemes in the Bolton area. This public procurement falls under the industry category of services with a specific focus on non-residential welfare services, with activity concentrated in regions UKD and UKE3 within the United Kingdom. The procurement process has successfully reached the award stage, and the contract, valued at £50,000 (excluding VAT), was signed on 12th February 2026, with an intended completion date of 11th February 2028. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a process that did not require standard open procedures due to the contract's value and nature.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare services to align with public sector needs, particularly those capable of providing innovative and efficient welfare solutions. The awarded supplier, Bolton Cares (A) Limited, exemplifies the type of SME that can benefit from such contracts by partnering with public authorities to expand their service offerings and tap into new market segments. Companies with expertise in delivering supportive services in community settings, especially those with a regional presence, could find similar opportunities for growth in this and related procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Bolton Cares (A) Ltd

Notice Description

Support at schemes in Bolton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c082
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061409-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON CARES (A

Further Information

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