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title: "TC065 Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf3806ea-aa93-454a-b0bf-509a10bbc29b"
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buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON"
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# TC065 Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3806ea-aa93-454a-b0bf-509a10bbc29b

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "TC065 Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support", aimed at enhancing the partnership with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. This contract, valued at £600,000, is classified under social services and is set to commence on 1 June 2019, lasting for a period of three years until 31 May 2022. The tender submission deadline is 12 April 2019. The contract will be executed within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, England, employing an open procurement method to encourage widespread participation.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the VCSE sector, to contribute to the support and development of local community services in Bolton. Organisations with expertise in social services and community engagement, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By providing essential infrastructure support, successful bidders can enhance their visibility and strengthen their relationships within the local community, ultimately driving business growth and sustainability.

## 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. The term of the Contract will be for 3 years. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 June 2019. The Authority is reviewing the way it works with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The Authority has identified the need for an infrastructure support partner with the capacity and capability to support and develop the VCSE locally. Our commissioning of an infrastructure partner demonstrates the Authority's commitment to supporting a strong and capable VCSE that will help to deliver Bolton's 2030 outcomes. This service will be delivered within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4aae78-0078-4e08-8776-3e001f1c5d3f |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4aae78-0078-4e08-8776-3e001f1c5d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4aae78-0078-4e08-8776-3e001f1c5d3f
  22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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