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title: "ROUND 2 - TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
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# ROUND 2 - TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-999116c3-ffd7-4fe9-9cf6-23d8bfa8dbf5

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for Round 2 of the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS). This procurement falls under the 'Social work and related services' category, with a contract value of £410,000,000. The tender deadline is on 21st February 2024, and the contract is expected to start on 1st May 2024, expiring on 31st October 2033. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the buying organisation is Bolton Council, located in Bolton, United Kingdom.

This opportunity provides entry for new providers to join the Flexible Purchasing System used by 24 North West Local Authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses in the social work services sector are well-suited to compete for this contract, which offers a long-term partnership opportunity to deliver supported accommodation services for young people in the North West region.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Lead Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Round 2 of 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. It is intended for the Round 2 Providers to join the FPS on 1 May 2024. The FPS will expire 31 October 2033 Please note that any Provider already on this FPS do not need to re-apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35647588-aa36-4b71-8a4a-a04f2b265014 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 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

- 22 Jan 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35647588-aa36-4b71-8a4a-a04f2b265014

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35647588-aa36-4b71-8a4a-a04f2b265014
  22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e5e82ed8-33b9-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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