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title: "TC143 - All Age Prevention Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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# TC143 - All Age Prevention Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c1a007f-ac08-49a8-a27a-fea934c7742a

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## Summary

Bolton Council has announced an open tender for the TC143 - All Age Prevention Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), aimed at addressing the needs of vulnerable individuals in Bolton. The tender falls under the 'other community, social and personal services' industry category (CPV 98000000) and will be conducted mainly within the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 13 January 2025. The FPS contract is projected to start on 1 April 2025 and run until 23 February 2029, contingent upon the enactment of the Procurement Act 2023. The total contract value is estimated at £649,703 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their influence and service offerings. By participating in this FPS, businesses can secure consistent work over a four-year period in two main service areas: Adults Prevention Services and Children's Prevention Services. The open procedure ensures equal opportunity for all qualified entities to compete, thereby encouraging innovation and quality service provision. Companies specializing in social services, community engagement, and support for vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited for this tender.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for TC143 All Age Prevention Flexible Purchasing System (FPS). The Flexible Purchasing System FPS will efficiently procure and mobilise services to meet needs of vulnerable people in Bolton. The Flexible Purchasing System has been divided into the following 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Adults Prevention Services Lot 2 - Childrens Prevention Services The term of the Flexible Purchasing System will be for four (4) years depending on the date the Procurement Act 2023 becomes law. This will be confirmed once the Procurement Act will become live. It is intended for the Flexible Purchasing System to commence on 1 April 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b8709c-2224-4190-9465-36b3e9f0e45c |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £649,703 |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b8709c-2224-4190-9465-36b3e9f0e45c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b8709c-2224-4190-9465-36b3e9f0e45c
  2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9a20a9b-bbb0-ef11-8132-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Contract Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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