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

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b26d9d3b-1f0e-42d6-abca-1377a1a450d4

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton has initiated a tender for "TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support," aimed at enhancing the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th February 2022. This initiative falls under the classification of "Other community, social and personal services" and has a total estimated value of £1,125,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2022 and is expected to run until 31st May 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit competitive bids.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses seeking to grow within the VCSE sector, specifically those that can provide infrastructure support and development services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs themselves are well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging their local knowledge and community connections to support Bolton's strategic aspirations outlined in the Bolton2030 vision. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth by establishing valuable relationships within the community and enhancing service offerings to support local initiatives.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support which will be 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/7e11f75e-d199-4c98-98bb-d95cc2d53c46 |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e11f75e-d199-4c98-98bb-d95cc2d53c46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e11f75e-d199-4c98-98bb-d95cc2d53c46
  30th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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