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title: "TC276 - Personal Budget Support Service Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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# TC276 - Personal Budget Support Service Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aae7a99-9c3d-47f3-b395-45fbde8855e9

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for a Personal Budget Support Service Flexible Purchasing System. The procurement consists of two lots: Personal Budget Payroll and Supported Banking Services, and Personal Budget Brokerage Service. This open tender will operate as an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement with rounds opening at least once a year. The total contract value is £1,927,800, and the tender period ends on 2nd August 2023. The contract is set to run from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2030. The procurement falls under the "Social work and related services" category.

This opportunity from Bolton Council presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in providing social work services. Businesses specialised in financial services, social support, and related sectors are well-suited for this tender. The open procedure allows for dynamic participation in the FPS agreement, offering opportunities for growth and long-term engagement. The location of the procurement is in England, United Kingdom, providing a local business opportunity in the social services sector.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton (The Authority) are prepared to receive tenders for a Personal Budget Support Service that will consist of 2 Procurement Lots which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) has been divided into the following 2 Lots Lot 1 Personal Budget Payroll and Supported Banking Services; Lot 2 Personal Budget Brokerage Service. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2084253-f22a-4e09-88a4-90e817d6a607 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 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 | £1,927,800 |
| 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

- 3 Jul 2023 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2084253-f22a-4e09-88a4-90e817d6a607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2084253-f22a-4e09-88a4-90e817d6a607
  3rd July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5241fe2a-8319-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Contract Finder Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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