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Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 26 November 2026 (12 days left)
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Overview

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring a Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service split into two distinct streams. The requirement covers an independent advocacy service for children and young people up to age 18 (and care leavers up to age 25), alongside an independent visitors service for looked-after children. The contract will run for an initial three-year term starting in April 2027, with options to extend for up to an additional two years.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
23 September 2026
Questions by
19 November 2026
Deadline
26 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

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Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Quality80%
  • Social Value20%

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Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,250

Median of 14,529 awards in the last 24 months

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council in the last 12 months

14

contracts awarded, worth £53,323,284 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    27 October 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    23 September 2026

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