Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bolton Council
3rd Floor Bolton Town Hall, Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
Contact
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Telephone
+44 0
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Local Government
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TC065 - Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support
Reference number
DN589758
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) received tenders for Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.
Bolton has a large and diverse Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) which adds huge value to the borough’s quality of life and that of its residents. An eco-system made up of over 1,600 groups and organisations of all types and sizes, reaching deep into Bolton’s communities.
The VCSE sector also plays a crucial part in supporting Bolton achieve its aspirations, as outlined in Bolton2030 as our partnership long-term vision for the borough. Bolton2030 was co-developed by key partners, including those in the VCSE.
The rationale for commissioning an infrastructure support partner with the capacity and capability to support and develop VCSE locally, was firmly established as we delivered Aspiring and Achieving, Bolton’s VCSE Strategy 2019-2021. The Authority’s continued commissioning of an infrastructure partner (the “Provider”) demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting a strong and capable VCSE that will help to deliver Bolton 2030 outcomes.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £675,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) received tenders for Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.
Bolton has a large and diverse Voluntary and Community Sector (VCSE) which adds huge value to the borough’s quality of life and that of its residents. An eco-system made up of over 1,600 groups and organisations of all types and sizes, reaching deep into Bolton’s communities.
The VCSE sector also plays a crucial part in supporting Bolton achieve its aspirations, as outlined in Bolton2030 as our partnership long-term vision for the borough. Bolton2030 was co-developed by key partners, including those in the VCSE.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-032453
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TC065
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bolton Community and Voluntary Services
The Bolton Hub, Bold Street
Bolton
BL1 1LS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
National registration number
02615057
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £675,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Bolton Council
Bolton
Country
United Kingdom