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

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a54983c-4750-4503-af8c-c0e6dbde03c8

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for the Flexible Purchasing System for the Procurement of Music Tutors across various lots. The procurement process involves receiving tenders for activities such as Wider Opportunities/First Access Tutors, Instrumental/Vocal (Peripatetic) Tutors, Curriculum Deliveries, Ensemble Leaders, and Project Tutors and Leaders. The total contract value is £1,300,000 GBP, with the tender period closing on 9th February 2024. The contract is set to start on 18th March 2024 and end on 11th September 2026.

This tender from the Bolton Council offers business opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the education and training services sector. Businesses involved in providing music education services, such as music schools, individual music tutors, and music education organisations, are well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for a transparent and competitive bidding process, providing a chance for qualified businesses to collaborate with the council in delivering music education services in England, United Kingdom.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93873416-b634-464a-b410-29df37c4ea99 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2024 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93873416-b634-464a-b410-29df37c4ea99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93873416-b634-464a-b410-29df37c4ea99
  11th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fd3085c2-7db0-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Advert link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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