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title: "TC118 Support for Birth Parents"
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# TC118 Support for Birth Parents

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a45c6b89-1c2e-4b84-a571-7afb85d01705

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## Summary

Bolton Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "TC118 Support for Birth Parents," aimed at providing independent information, advice, support, and counselling services for birth parents and relatives involved in adoption processes. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as guidance and counselling services (CPV 85312300). The tender is currently open, with submissions due by 11th January 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2018 and last until 31st January 2020, with a total estimated value of £70,000. The service will be delivered in the North West region of England.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in counselling and support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies with expertise in providing counselling and advisory services, particularly those focused on family and adoption topics, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to important social services while expanding their client base.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Council, The Borough Council of Bolton, Bury Council, Oldham Council, Rochdale Council and Tameside Council, ("Adoption NoW") is prepared to receive tenders for Support for Birth Parents which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The aims and objectives of the service are to provide independent information, advice, intermediary services, support and counselling to birth parents and, in appropriate circumstances, birth relatives including birth siblings and other relatives where they have been the predominant carer for the carer prior to adoption. The opportunity is available to view on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699a5a76-b466-41c8-9fa5-7b2632409130 |
| 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 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2017 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699a5a76-b466-41c8-9fa5-7b2632409130

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/699a5a76-b466-41c8-9fa5-7b2632409130
  21st December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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