Tender

TC004 - SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 12:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for the provision of the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Information, Advisory and Support Service. The project, categorized under Health and Social Work Services, aims to meet the national minimum standards as outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. Located in Bolton, England, the contract is set to commence on 2 June 2025 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 14 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process, allowing businesses specializing in health, social work, and community services to provide a confidential support service on behalf of Bolton Council. Companies with expertise in delivering advisory and support services that adhere to statutory regulations and national standards are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enabling them to expand their service portfolios and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC004 - SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for the SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Provider must provide a confidential "arm's length" service which is offered on behalf of Bolton Council and its partners. The Service must evidence that they meet the relevant national minimum standards for Information, Advice and Support Services must provide, as set out in the Children and Families Act (CFA) 2014, the SEND Code of Practice and on additional legal advice commissioned by the Information, Advice and Support Service Network. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 2 June 2025 for a period of three (3) years. There is the option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abeae57-8afa-406b-9f9e-266478a07cd3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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