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title: "TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03063c"
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# TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03063c

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking providers for the contract entitled "TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support," classified under the services category, specifically focused on community, social, and personal services. This contract is situated in Bolton, UK (Region: UKD36), and was signed on 13 April 2022, with a total value of £675,000. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, and the contract is currently active, following a completed tender phase. The key objectives are aligned with the Bolton2030 vision, aiming to strengthen the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the social services and community support sectors. Companies that specialise in providing infrastructure and capacity-building support to voluntary organisations will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will not only contribute to the local community's welfare but also position themselves as pivotal in helping Bolton achieve its long-term strategic goals, thereby fostering business growth and community engagement.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018758-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | £1,125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £675,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018758-2022
- 30 Dec 2021 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032453-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk.Once

## Provenance

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