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title: "TC140 - Care Home Contract - Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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# TC140 - Care Home Contract - Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29e4477c-e6de-49b0-a91f-20bc1ce55450

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for a Care Home Contract Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for the delivery of residential care in care homes and care homes with nursing. The procurement process will operate as an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join via rounds. The Framework Agreement will last for seven years, starting on 1 October 2023, with a possible extension of three years. The procurement method is open, with the tender period closing on 4th August 2023. The industry category is social work and related services.

This tender from Bolton Council offers opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing residential care services in the United Kingdom. Businesses suited for this tender include care home operators, nursing care providers, and organisations offering social work services. The long-term nature of the Framework Agreement provides stability and growth potential for companies looking to expand their presence in the care sector.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton (The Authority) are prepared to receive tenders for a Care Home Contract Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. To fulfil our obligations under the Care Act 2014, the Care Home Contract (FPS) relates to the delivery of residential care in care homes and care homes with nursing. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision, minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for seven (7) years with the option to extend for a further three (3) years. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 October 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a349508-0678-452b-851b-1d346df95e63 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,000,000 |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 06:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a349508-0678-452b-851b-1d346df95e63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a349508-0678-452b-851b-1d346df95e63
  5th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c5ea7f83-fc1a-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
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## Notice URLs

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

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