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title: "TC065 Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support"
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# TC065 Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a62e789-34d8-4850-b6c0-54d15f276277

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## Summary

Bolton Council is the contracting authority overseeing the procurement process titled "TC065 Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support," aimed at providing essential support to the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Bolton, North West England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract value set at £59,999,997 and a planned contract duration of three years, commencing on 1 June 2019 and concluding on 31 May 2022. The tender period ended on 12 April 2019, prior to the award announcement made on 17 May 2019, which has since been finalised.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those capable of providing infrastructure support to VCSE organisations. Businesses with a strong local presence, experience in the voluntary sector, and a commitment to community development would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. Engaging in this contract could enhance their service capabilities and positioning within the social enterprise landscape, helping them align with Bolton's strategic objectives for 2030.

## Notice

The Authority is reviewing the way it works with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The Authority has identified the need for an infrastructure support partner with the capacity and capability to support and develop the VCSE locally. Our commissioning of an infrastructure partner demonstrates the Authority's commitment to supporting a strong and capable VCSE that will help to deliver Bolton's 2030 outcomes. The term of the Contract will be for 3 years. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 June 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab2d280-71c7-4e3d-bf66-5d2266a74e39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,999,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,999,997 |
| 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 | BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES (CVS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2019 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab2d280-71c7-4e3d-bf66-5d2266a74e39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab2d280-71c7-4e3d-bf66-5d2266a74e39
  6th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4f15aae5-af4c-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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