Published date: 25 March 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: 24 April 2024, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£60,000

Procurement reference

BOLT001-DN717099-99177531

Published date

25 March 2024

Closing date

24 April 2024

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 July 2024

Contract end date

30 June 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for a Vulnerable Children's Independent Visiting Service, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.

The Authority has a statutory duty to provide an Independent Visiting Service in accordance with the Children Act 1989 (Schedule 2 Paragraph 17) and the Children and Young Person's Act (2008). The Authority have fulfilled this duty since 2019 by commissioning a service for all children and young people looked after who wish to have an Independent Visitor, promoted particularly for those who may be isolated, live outside of their local home area, or who have limited, or no, family contact.

It is intended for the Contract to commence 1 July 2024.


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/