Published date: 22 January 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 21 February 2024, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£410,000,000

Procurement reference

BOLT001-DN707936-45763317

Published date

22 January 2024

Closing date

21 February 2024

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2033

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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 expire 31 October 2033

Please note that any Provider already on this FPS do not need to re-apply.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Atherton

Address

3rd Floor Bolton Town Hall
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 0

Email

sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk

Website

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