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
Region code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TC018 - Bolton Care and Repair Services Contract
Reference number
DN741092
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”) is prepared to receive tenders for Care & Repair Service Contract which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.
Bolton Care and Repair is the umbrella brand name for the Authority’s Home Improvement Agency with the aim to promote independence and wellbeing amongst our disabled and vulnerable children and adults ensuring they prosper by enabling them to live independently at home for as long as they want and are able to ensure their home is suitable and fit to live in.
The Bolton Care and Repair Service (the “Service”) has been developed using best practice and in line with statutory guidance to provide a range of interventions. The Service is designed to assist residents (the “Service User”) through a wrap-around approach, to both the home and the person.
The Service Provider will help people to arrange adaptations or improvements to their existing home or explore other possible means of support. The service will be available regardless of tenure, although for social housing and private rented tenants any issues involving repairs, improvements should initially be referred to their landlord.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,628,755
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is prepared to receive tenders for Care & Repair Service Contract which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.
Bolton Care and Repair is the umbrella brand name for the Authority’s Home Improvement Agency with the aim to promote independence and wellbeing amongst our disabled and vulnerable children and adults ensuring they prosper by enabling them to live independently at home for as long as they want and are able to ensure their home is suitable and fit to live in.
The Bolton Care and Repair Service (the “Service”) has been developed using best practice and in line with statutory guidance to provide a range of interventions. The Service is designed to assist residents (the “Service User”) through a wrap-around approach, to both the home and the person.
The Service Provider will help people to arrange adaptations or improvements to their existing home or explore other possible means of support. The service will be available regardless of tenure, although for social housing and private rented tenants any issues involving repairs, improvements should initially be referred to their landlord.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 45
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2025
End date
31 March 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x 12 extensions available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 October 2024
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 October 2024
Local time
4:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Bolton Council
Town Hall, Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
Country
United Kingdom