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title: "TC143 - All Age Prevention Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c188"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# TC143 - All Age Prevention Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c188

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "TC143 - All Age Prevention Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" was led by Bolton Council, a regional authority based in Bolton, UKD3. This tender, classified under "Social services" and "Other community, social and personal services," is focused on the provision of preventative and carer services for both adults and children via a Flexible Purchasing System. The procurement stage was comprehensive, involving both tender and award phases, with the process marked as complete on 21 January 2026. The open procedure began with the tender's active invitation for submissions until 13 January 2025, with contracts actively awarded on 4 April 2025. This initiative comprises two lots aimed at adult and children's services, valued at £649,703 each, to be delivered over a four-year contract period starting from 1 April 2025.

The establishment of this Flexible Purchasing System presents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, particularly those with a focus on health and social work services. This tender offers significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in social care, offering services to cater to vulnerable populations. Successful bidders include local providers such as Age UK (Bolton) and Asian Elders Resource Centre, as well as large organisations like Family Action, reflecting the procurement's emphasis on quality and social value over price. This approach fosters a collaborative framework that supports diverse service implementations, enhancing the capability of service providers to meet local needs in Bolton effectively.

## Notice

The Flexible Purchasing System has been set up for the VCSE sector in Bolton for the provision of preventative and carer services for children and adults. There are 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Adults Prevention Services: Lot 2 - Childrens Prevention Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Adults Prevention Services

Lot 1 - VCSE Providers who work with adults only

Lot 2 - Childrens Prevention Services

The Flexible Purchasing System has been set up for the VCSE sector in Bolton for the provision of preventative and carer services for children and adults. Lot 2 - Childrens Prevention Services

Lot 1 - Adults Prevention Services

The Flexible Purchasing System has been set up for the VCSE sector in Bolton for the provision of preventative and carer services for children and adults. Lot 1 - Adults Prevention Services:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005314-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £649,703 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £649,703 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 23 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK (BOLTON; ASIAN ELDERS RESOURCE CENTRE; AUTISTIC SOCIETY GREATER MANCHESTER AREA; BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT; BOLTON DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP; BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB; BOLTON TOGETHER CONSORTIUM; BOLTON WANDERERS COMMUNITY TRUST; COMPREHENSIVE CARE; FAMILY ACTION; FORTALICE; FUTUREFIT; HENSHAWS SOCIETY FOR BLIND PEOPLE; INDEPENDENT TOGETHER; MHIST (MENTAL HEALTH INDEPENDENT SUPPORT TEAM; MYHAPPYMIND; N-COMPASS; RINGS HOMECARE SERVICE; SENIOR SOLUTIONS; THE BOND BOARD; THE GROWTH; THE HALLIWELL BEFRIENDING SERVICE; URBAN OUTREACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005314-2026
- 2 Dec 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038776-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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