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title: "TC026 - Vulnerable Childrens Services Framework - Advocacy for Looked After Children (LAC) and Child Protection Children"
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# TC026 - Vulnerable Childrens Services Framework - Advocacy for Looked After Children (LAC) and Child Protection Children

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cff70437-1da6-4c9e-b9d9-bf31b2dfe3b1

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## Summary

Bolton Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "TC026 - Vulnerable Children's Services Framework - Advocacy for Looked After Children (LAC) and Child Protection Children," focusing on the social services sector. This procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £169,730, aimed at providing an independent advocacy service for vulnerable children in Bolton. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2017 and concluded on 31st March 2019, following an open procurement method with a tender period that ended on 30th January 2017. The service is to be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and support services for children and young people. Companies that possess expertise in delivering community and social services targeted towards vulnerable populations will be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging in such services can enhance their visibility in the public sector and contribute positively to local community outcomes.

## Notice

Independent Advocacy Service for Looked after Children and Child Protection Children - The aim of the Service is to improve the outcomes for eligible Bolton children and young people by providing a Service which promotes a corporate approach that ensures the needs of the most vulnerable children are being met.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1c2b35-8958-4fc5-b52c-c67d4ed5f9cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,730 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1c2b35-8958-4fc5-b52c-c67d4ed5f9cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1c2b35-8958-4fc5-b52c-c67d4ed5f9cf
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=29730c2b-63d3-e611-80da-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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