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title: "TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-21"
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# TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98373ac9-9da1-484d-ae13-ef8b845a3745

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) valued at GBP 410,000,000 in the social work and related services category. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with a tender period ending on 21st August 2023. The contract period is set to start from 1st November 2023 until 31st October 2033, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Bolton Council is the buying organisation based in Bolton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for providers in the social work and related services industry. Businesses interested in flexible purchasing systems catering to young people's supported accommodation should consider applying. The open procedure allows for new providers to join the system throughout its life, and it will be utilised by 24 North West Local Authorities in addition to the Lead Authority. The long-term contract duration offers stability for interested providers seeking to establish relationships within the sector.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Lead Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Flexible Purchasing System is, in effect, an open Purchasing System to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Flexible Purchasing System. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. Tenderers should note that although this Flexible Purchasing System is to be used as required by the Lead Authority, this Flexible Purchasing System is open to and will be used by the 24 North West Local Authorities named within the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98baead3-9def-4170-8c98-721fc9d9ea45 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 21 Jul 2023 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98baead3-9def-4170-8c98-721fc9d9ea45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98baead3-9def-4170-8c98-721fc9d9ea45
  21st July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e0f9718e-a527-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Advert link

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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