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title: "TC030 - Independent Visiting Service"
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buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-25"
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# TC030 - Independent Visiting Service

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39edb523-9aea-440d-8e96-4bef13ae438d

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for a Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service, in compliance with statutory obligations under the Children Act 1989 and the Children and Young Person's Act 2008. The contract, starting July 1, 2024, has a value of £60,000 and falls under the social work and related services category. The tender deadline is April 24, 2024, with the service contract lasting until June 30, 2026.

This tender issued by Bolton Council presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises interested in providing services related to vulnerable children. Businesses in the social work and related services sector, especially those with experience in supporting isolated or young individuals without family contact, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, offering potential growth avenues for organisations targeting the specified service needs in England.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for a Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has a statutory duty to provide an Independent Visiting Service in accordance with the Children Act 1989 (Schedule 2 Paragraph 17) and the Children and Young Person's Act (2008). The Authority have fulfilled this duty since 2019 by commissioning a service for all children and young people looked after who wish to have an Independent Visitor, promoted particularly for those who may be isolated, live outside of their local home area, or who have limited, or no, family contact. It is intended for the Contract to commence 1 July 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476c8e6-fffe-4e88-8113-21f789a0f21b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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

- 25 Mar 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476c8e6-fffe-4e88-8113-21f789a0f21b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d476c8e6-fffe-4e88-8113-21f789a0f21b
  25th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58c25ccb-b8ea-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to advert.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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