--- title: "ROUND 2 - TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e413" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e413" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e413.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e413.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-22" --- # ROUND 2 - TC160 - North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e413 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e413) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e413.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for Round 2 of the North West Supported Accommodation Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for young people, with a total value of £410 million. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, inviting providers to apply by the closing date of February 21, 2024. This system, owned by Bolton Council, will run from May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2033. The FPS is open to new providers, including other North West Local Authorities, offering opportunities for service providers in social work and related services to secure contracts in this industry category. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering social work and related services, to participate in a Flexible Purchasing System that allows entry for new providers throughout its lifespan. For those interested in expanding their operations into the North West region and delivering support to young people in need, this procurement process offers a chance to engage with the Borough Council of Bolton and potentially secure long-term contracts in the social services sector. The lead authority aims to enhance social value by considering quality and social impact criteria within the award evaluation, encouraging providers to deliver high-quality services with a focus on social benefits. ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Lead Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Round 2 of the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Flexible Purchasing System is, in effect, an open Purchasing System to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Flexible Purchasing System. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. Tenderers should note that although this Flexible Purchasing System is to be used as required by the Lead Authority, this Flexible Purchasing System is open to, and will be used by the 24 North West Local Authorities named within the tender documentation. It is intended for the Round 2 Providers to join the FPS on 1 May 2024, the FPS will end 31 October 2033. Please note that any Provider already on this FPS do not need to re-apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Lead Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Round 2 of the North West Supported Accommodation (Young People) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. A Flexible Purchasing System is, in effect, an open Purchasing System to which new providers can apply to be appointed to during its life. During this period new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Flexible Purchasing System. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision - minimum once a year. Tenderers should note that although this Flexible Purchasing System is to be used as required by the Lead Authority, this Flexible Purchasing System is open to, and will be used by the 24 North West Local Authorities named within the tender documentation. It is intended for the Round 2 Providers to join the FPS on 1 May 2024, the FPS will end 31 October 2033. Please note that any Provider already on this FPS do not need to re-apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002100-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £410,000,000 | | Lots value | £410,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2024 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002100-2024 - 21 Jul 2023 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021045-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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