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title: "TC030 - Independent Visiting Service"
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# TC030 - Independent Visiting Service

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56d126ce-8087-4088-9b2f-49c2850897a5

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Bolton Council involves a tender titled "TC030 - Independent Visiting Service" within the health and social work services industry category. Located in Bolton, United Kingdom, this procurement aimed to appoint an Independent Visitor for Looked After Children. The process, carried out under an open procedure, reached the award stage with the contract awarded to Bolton Lads & Girls Club on 11 July 2024. The contract has a value of £60,000 and spans from 19 July 2024 to 18 July 2026, covering England as the service region.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly for those focusing on child care and welfare services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are likely to find this opportunity well-suited, given the procurement process's open nature and suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their reach and bolster their portfolios through public sector collaboration, enhancing their reputation and experience in the social care sector.

## Notice

The Authority requires the appointment of an Independent Visitor in respect of Bolton Looked After Children, and where it is assessed by social care that it would be in the child or young person's ("the Child") best interest to do so. The provision of the Service for Looked After Children will be considered in accordance with the needs of the Child and the process will be influenced and led by the Child's needs. All children in care have the right to an Independent Visitor. All referrals will be considered by a Social Worker as part of the development of the care plan for the Child or as part of a review of the Child's case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22aff810-9c2a-4183-a4ff-ef070524d30e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOLTON LADS & GIRLS CLUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2025 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22aff810-9c2a-4183-a4ff-ef070524d30e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22aff810-9c2a-4183-a4ff-ef070524d30e
  31st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58c25ccb-b8ea-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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