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title: "TC118 Support for Birth Parents"
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# TC118 Support for Birth Parents

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1db4c4b9-4a03-4068-9ffd-dd9f7fe3ad84

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## Summary

The tender for "TC118 Support for Birth Parents" has been awarded by Bolton Council in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the category of Other community, social, and personal services and was conducted under an open procedure method. The tender period concluded on 11 January 2018, with a total contract value of £70,000. The contract commenced on 1 February 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 January 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those offering support and counselling to birth parents and their relatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, especially those with experience in providing independent advice and intermediary services in the adoption space. Engaging in this type of service not only contributes to the community but can also pave the way for future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Council, The Borough Council of Bolton, Bury Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council and Tameside Council, ("Adoption NoW") is prepared to receive tenders for Support for Birth Parents which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The aims and objectives of the service are to provide independent information, advice, intermediary services, support and counselling to birth parents and, in appropriate circumstances, birth relatives including birth siblings and other relatives where they have been the predominant carer for the carer prior to adoption. The opportunity is available to view on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4662dfe2-c7fb-4334-8934-a3e1c4942401 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,660 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFTER ADOPTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4662dfe2-c7fb-4334-8934-a3e1c4942401

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4662dfe2-c7fb-4334-8934-a3e1c4942401
  2nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1571fba4-70e6-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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