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title: "TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support"
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# TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d7182f7-0760-44b4-9596-c7bfc116b9c6

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton has awarded a contract titled "TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support" for services under the social work and related services category, valued at £675,000. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, which was finalised on 13th April 2022. The contract period is set to run from 1st June 2022 until 31st May 2025. The geographical focus of the tender is Bolton, located in England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in voluntary sector infrastructure and support services, as it aims to bolster the diverse Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) in Bolton. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, helping to fulfil Bolton Council's vision of enhancing the quality of life for its residents and contributing to long-term community outcomes as outlined in Bolton2030.

## Notice

he Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") recieved tenders for Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support which were subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Bolton has a large and diverse Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) which adds huge value to the borough's quality of life and that of its residents. An eco-system made up of over 1,600 groups and organisations of all types and sizes, reaching deep into Bolton's communities. The VCSE sector also plays a crucial part in supporting Bolton achieve its aspirations, as outlined in Bolton2030 as our partnership long-term vision for the borough. Bolton2030 was co-developed by key partners, including those in the VCSE. The rationale for commissioning an infrastructure support partner with the capacity and capability to support and develop VCSE locally, was firmly established as we delivered Aspiring and Achieving, Bolton's VCSE Strategy 2019-2021. The Authority's continued commissioning of an infrastructure partner (the "Provider") demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting a strong and capable VCSE that will help to deliver Bolton 2030 outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc50ad5-c753-4cc2-8dd4-1a83bc1d6138 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £675,000 |
| 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 COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc50ad5-c753-4cc2-8dd4-1a83bc1d6138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc50ad5-c753-4cc2-8dd4-1a83bc1d6138
  8th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=44e29447-7c69-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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