UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Tendering and Commissioning of a Tier 2 (behavioural) targeted weight management service which will also promote Tier 1 advice, information and activities in partnership with Public Health to meet the current local adult population need.

Tendering and Commissioning of a Tier 2 (behavioural) targeted weight management service which will also promote Tier 1 advice, information and activities in partnership with Public Health to meet the current local adult population need.

Bolton Council through the Independent Living Service and the Integrated Community Equipment Store, have the duty to provide modifications adaptations costing less than 1000 that enable people with disabilities to live independently at home. The Independent Living Service requires a provider to fit and install a range of modifications both inside and outside the home as identified trusted assessors to meet individuals needs.

Bolton Council through the Independent Living Service and the Integrated Community Equipment Store, have the duty to provide modifications (adaptations) costing less than £1,000 that enable people with disabilities to live independently at home. The Independent Living Service requires a provider to fit and install a range of modifications both inside and outside the home as identified trusted assessors to meet individual’s needs. Modifications include (but are not limited to): • Stair Rails • Standard Grab Rails/Newel Rails • Drop-down Rails / Wall to Floor • Drop-down Shower Seats • Floor Fixed Toilet Frames • Floor to Ceiling Poles • Wall Mounted Bath Boards • Half Steps & Grab Rails • Threshers • Lever Taps • Electrical Sockets • Keysafes • Sensory equipment e.g., loop systems • Door release and automatic door entry systems. The framework will be for a period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) year.

The Borough Council of Bolton The Authority is prepared to receive tenders for Social Inclusion Services Young Persons Accommodation Based Support Services, to provide emergency as well as supported accommodation to homeless and vulnerable young persons, aged 16 to 25 The young people are recognised and assessed by appropriate agencies eg Housing Options Leaving Care and young people released from Custody before being referred to the service provider This procurement exercise is being run as an open Invitation to Tender ITT and the Authority will appoint a single 1 contractor on the Contract The term of the Contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further two 2 twelve month periods It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 September 2023.

The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is prepared to receive tenders for Social Inclusion Services: Young Person’s Accommodation Based Support Services, to provide emergency, as well as supported accommodation to homeless and vulnerable young persons, aged 16 to 25. The young people are recognised and assessed by appropriate agencies (e.g. Housing Options, Leaving Care and young people released from Custody), before being referred to the service provider. This procurement exercise is being run as an open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. The term of the Contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further two (2), twelve month periods. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 September 2023.

The Authority has a duty to provide suitable education for all children of compulsory school age in their area. This includes pupils who are not able to access mainstream school places i.e. permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who because of illness or other reasons would not receive suitable education without such arrangements being made. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision. minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for three years with the option to extend for a further two twelve month periods. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 September 2023.

The Borough Council of Bolton (the Authority) is prepared to receive tenders for The Provision of Horticultural Machinery. The Authority is seeking a suitable contractor to supply of horticultural machinery by sale or rental, supply of spare parts and consumables. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 15 March 2024.

The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is prepared to receive tenders for The Provision of Horticultural Machinery. The Authority is seeking a suitable contractor to supply of horticultural machinery by sale or rental, supply of spare parts and consumables. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for three (3) years with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 15 March 2024.

The Borough Council of Bolton (The Authority) are prepared to receive tenders for a Personal Budget Support Service that will consist of 2 Procurement Lots which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) has been divided into the following 2 Lots Lot 1 Personal Budget Payroll and Supported Banking Services; Lot 2 Personal Budget Brokerage Service. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision, minimum once a year.

The Borough Council of Bolton (The Authority) are prepared to receive tenders for a Care Home Contract Flexible Purchasing System (FPS), which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. To fulfil our obligations under the Care Act 2014, the Care Home Contract (FPS) relates to the delivery of residential care in care homes and care homes with nursing. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision, minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for seven (7) years with the option to extend for a further three (3) years. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 October 2023.

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Lead Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for 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.

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for its Community Tobacco Control Service, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority wish to commission a specialist community-based Tobacco Control Service that will help deliver on local tobacco priorities with a focus on providing intensive stop smoking support to reduce prevalence and harm within our community. The term of the Contract will be for three (3) years. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 November 2023

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for their Adult Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Integrated Sexual Health Service will focus on prevention of sexual ill-health and the promotion of sexual well-being by: -Providing information, advice and guidance about SRH, contraception and STIs, including HIV, to service users and to a wider audience digitally in order to promote the service, improve knowledge, understanding and skills among residents -Ensuring rapid and easy access to services for the prevention (including vaccination) detection and management (treatment and partner notification) of STIs and BBVs to reduce prevalence and transmission, including for people living with HIV The term of the Contract will be for five (5) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 January 2024.

The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is prepared to receive tenders for their Adult Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Integrated Sexual Health Service will focus on prevention of sexual ill-health and the promotion of sexual well-being by: -Providing information, advice and guidance about SRH, contraception and STIs, including HIV, to service users and to a wider audience digitally in order to promote the service, improve knowledge, understanding and skills among residents -Ensuring rapid and easy access to services for the prevention (including vaccination) detection and management (treatment and partner notification) of STIs and BBVs to reduce prevalence and transmission, including for people living with HIV The term of the Contract will be for five (5) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 1 January 2024.

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Lead Authority") on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Bury Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (known as "Adoption Now) is prepared to receive tenders for an Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System will comprise of selected therapeutic service providers for adopted children and adoptees. These services are mostly funded through The Adoption Support Fund. Families will be assessed for suitability by Adoption Now. It will be split into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Psychotherapy Lot 2 - Family Therapy Lot 3 - Creative Therapy Lot 4 - Specialist Assessments

The Borough Council of Bolton (the Lead Authority) on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Bury Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (known as “Adoption Now) is prepared to receive tenders for an Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System will comprise of selected therapeutic service providers for adopted children and adoptees. These services are mostly funded through The Adoption Support Fund. Families will be assessed for suitability by Adoption Now. It will be split into 4 Lots: Lot 1 – Psychotherapy Lot 2 – Family Therapy Lot 3 – Creative Therapy Lot 4 – Specialist Assessments

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for the Residential Furniture Framework which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority provides a range of high quality furniture packages to tenants of Residential Social Landlords, such as Bolton at Home, the Council's Local Welfare Provision (LWP), temporary accommodation due to homelessness. The tender is to be split into the following lots - LOT 1: Floor covering - supply and installation of carpets or vinyl LOT 2: Beds - single and double beds, including mattress and metal framed bunk beds. LOT 3: Seating - armchairs and suites LOT 4: White goods - including installation LOT 5: Baby/Child equipment LOT 6: Soft furnishings - curtains, bedding etc. LOT 7: Household furniture - wardrobes, dining tables and chairs

The Authority provides a range of high quality furniture packages to tenants of Residential Social Landlords, such as Bolton at Home, the Council’s Local Welfare Provision (LWP), temporary accommodation due to homelessness. The tender is to be split into the following lots – LOT 1: Floor covering – supply and installation of carpets or vinyl LOT 2: Beds – single and double beds, including mattress and metal framed bunk beds. LOT 3: Seating – armchairs and suites LOT 4: White goods – including installation LOT 5: Baby/Child equipment LOT 6: Soft furnishings – curtains, bedding etc. LOT 7: Household furniture – wardrobes, dining tables and chairs

To fulfil our obligations under the Care Act 2014, the Care Home Contract (FPS) relates to the delivery of residential care in care homes and care homes with nursing. The procurement will be an open tender but will be operating as a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) which is an open Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement allowing providers to join the Pseudo-dynamic FPS agreement during the term of the agreement via rounds. Rounds will be opened at certain times during the term when there is a requirement of provision – minimum once a year. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for seven (7) years with the option to extend for a further three (3) years. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 November 2023.