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

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

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30 May 2023 at 08:59

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18 Aug 2021 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton has awarded a contract for Vulnerable Children Services - Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service. The procurement process was conducted under the open procedure. The contract is valued at £305,600 GBP and is set to run from November 1, 2020, to October 31, 2022. The buying organisation aims to provide a confidential arms-length service meeting national minimum standards, with a focus on community, social, and personal services in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that can deliver high-quality Information, Advice, and Support Services in line with legal requirements. Businesses in the services sector catering to vulnerable children's needs, particularly those with experience in community services and special education, are well-suited to compete. By meeting the specified standards and requirements, businesses can contribute to supporting the educational needs of vulnerable children in the local community while expanding their market presence within the region.

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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 arms 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
ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c726bb-480c-47ad-b609-e39184ce537d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£305,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITY GROUP (COG) (IASSEND BOLTON

Further Information

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