---
title: "Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05578c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05578c

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## Summary

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government authority, has concluded the award stage for its "Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service" procurement process. This contract falls under the services category, catering to the provision of community services within the UKD3 region, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the 2023 Procurement Act, intending a framework lasting from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029. The total contract value is £480,000, with the standstill period ending on 9 September 2025 and the expected award signature on 12 September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and community services to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. The procurement framework is accessible to both SMEs and VCSEs, enhancing competitive opportunities through direct awards or mini competitions. Age UK Bolton and Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton Limited have been selected as suppliers, showing a favourable environment for organisations aiming to deliver high-quality and socially valuable services. Companies focusing on benefit advice and take-up services would be particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") received tenders for the Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service Framework Agreement. This Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Framework Procedure. The Framework period will be for four (4) years. It is intended for the contract to commence 1 October 2025, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052394-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK BOLTON; CITIZENS ADVICE BURY AND BOLTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 10:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052394-2025
- 2 Jul 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036788-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052394-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036788-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- http://www.cabb.org.uk
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bolton/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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