Tender

TC004 - Vulnerable Childrens Services - Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

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Tender

18 May 2020 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for the provision of Vulnerable Childrens Services, specifically for the Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service. This tender is categorized under "Other community, social and personal services" and is part of the open procurement process, with a tender period concluding on 29 June 2020. The contract is expected to start on 1 November 2020 and will last for two years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. The total contract value is estimated at £240,000, and the services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess the necessary expertise to provide support services for vulnerable children. Companies with experience in educational support, social services, or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their service offerings and contribute positively to community development under the auspices of the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC004 - Vulnerable Childrens Services - Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Vulnerable Childrens Services - Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) under the Light Touch Regime Rules and the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Framework Agreement. The term of the Framework Agreement will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further two (2) twelve-month extensions. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence on 1 November 2020. The Provider must provide a confidential "arm's length" service which is offered on behalf of the Authority. The Service must evidence they meet the relevant national minimum standards that 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b596be7-2d79-4c0e-9a4f-6a38b08e0e5e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 1-2 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
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON
Contact Name
Irfan Oomer
Contact Email
irfan.oomer@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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