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title: "TC012 Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service Framework"
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# TC012 Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service Framework

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88e23c14-31c8-4077-8b19-835417e473bd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "TC012 Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service Framework" has been initiated by Bolton Council, based in Bolton, England. This tender, classified under other community, social and personal services, follows an open procurement method and was awarded as of 15 December 2016, with a contract period running from 1 April 2017 until 31 March 2019. The contract value amounts to £42,000. The procurement stage is complete, and the service aims to support Bolton Looked After Children by ensuring they have access to an Independent Visitor based on their unique needs.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with vulnerable populations, specifically children in care. Businesses that specialise in social services, youth support, or independent advocacy are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This framework could help these businesses expand their reach and enhance their service offerings while contributing positively to the community.

## 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/1411075e-68a4-4f5a-84bd-f854ac163795 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1411075e-68a4-4f5a-84bd-f854ac163795

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1411075e-68a4-4f5a-84bd-f854ac163795
  22nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5fc9a4d4-077c-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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