Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2019-10-03
Buyer: The Borough Council of Bolton
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 33000000 | 50700000
Estimated value: 4600000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2019-10-31
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is prepared to receive tenders for Care & Repair Service Procurement 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 Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is prepared to receive tenders for Care and Repair Service Procurement 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 aims to:
— Help people to live independently and remain in their own homes or explore more appropriate housing options if this is not possible,
— Support the provision of health and social care in the community through the provision of safe, accessible and warm places to live,
The Authority reserves the right not to award any Contract as a result of the procurement process initiated by this notice and will not be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Interested parties must log on The Chest by way of expression of interest. The Authority is using the e-business portal known as The Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link: https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Once registered, Applicants will be emailed a username and password which will allow applicants to gain access to the ITT. Applicants will need to electronically submit the completed questionnaire and accompanying documentation via the on-line portal by 12:00 hrs (noon) on Thursday 31.10.2019. The Contract period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 twelve month periods.
This is a contract notice. The standstill period of ten calendar days will be observed by the Authority and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by any breach of the Councils obligations may take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).


Award value: 4600000