Scope
Reference
TC094
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £480,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AGE UK BOLTON
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 223240
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPRN-3687-BRPN
The SQUARE
53-55 Victoria Square
BL1 1RZ
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@ageukbolton.org.uk
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bolton/
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
CITIZENS ADVICE BURY AND BOLTON LIMITED
- Companies House: 05030345
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMMC-7571-VPLX
1 Victoria Plaza
Bolton
BL1 1RD
United Kingdom
Email: gmalcomson@cabb.org.uk
Website: http://www.cabb.org.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJZ-9785-JTLD
Town Hall, Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bolton.gov.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government