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title: "TC049 - Procurement of Self Employed Music Tutors Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON"
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# TC049 - Procurement of Self Employed Music Tutors Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6964b31a-b68b-4075-be71-946c646c8531

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of self-employed music tutors as part of a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS). This initiative, which falls under the education and training services category, is located in Bolton, England. The tender is open for submission until 20th June 2022, with a total contract value of £1,300,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2026. The procurement process follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, with five distinct lots aimed at different music tutoring services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in music education. Companies that fit within the various lots—such as those offering wider opportunities for first access tutors, instrumental or vocal tutors, curriculum delivery tutors, ensemble leaders, and project tutors—would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their reach and contribute positively to the community through educational initiatives.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority"), acting as lead authority on behalf of itself and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is prepared to receive tenders to be included on the Flexible Purchasing System for the Procurement of Music Tutors (Various Lots), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System has been divided into the following 5 Lots: Lot 1 - Wider Opportunities/First Access Tutors Lot 2 - Instrumental/Vocal (Peripatetic) Tutors Lot 3 - Curriculum Deliveries Lot 4 - Ensemble Leaders Lot 5 - Project Tutors and Leaders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8c5e1d-f3d2-4833-ac8e-6019b522f681 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8c5e1d-f3d2-4833-ac8e-6019b522f681

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8c5e1d-f3d2-4833-ac8e-6019b522f681
  20th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=89479daf-38d8-ec11-8114-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert on Chest

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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