Tender

TC004 - SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for the SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service, classified under the health and social work services category. This open procedure, currently in the tender stage, invites providers to deliver a confidential "arm's length" service on behalf of Bolton Council and its partners. The tender process will close on 14 March 2025, with the contract beginning on 2 June 2025 for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The service must meet national standards as outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice, and the total contract value is £243,900. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by the set deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social services sector, particularly those with experience in providing advisory and support services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful tenderer must demonstrate high-quality standards and social value, which could leverage the tender's 35% quality and 20% social value criteria. The open procurement method allows all capable businesses a fair chance to compete, fostering growth, and potentially securing a long-term partnership with Bolton Council. Companies specialising in SEND advisory services, possessing a sound understanding of the relevant legal frameworks, and with a proven track record of delivering similar services will be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004528-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work 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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

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