Planning

Children's Occupational Therapy Service

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a public procurement process for the Children's Occupational Therapy Service, aiming to assist children and young people with disabilities or impairments in the Bolton Borough. The service is classified under health services and involves a comprehensive support provision including assessments, interventions, and home adaptations in collaboration with Bolton's Independent Living Service. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with the intention to commence contract negotiations with the incumbent provider, Bolton Foundation Trust. Any changes to service provisions will align with Bolton's strategic priorities for children. A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be published on 4th November 2025.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and disability support. Organisations with expertise in providing children's services, home adaptations, or collaboration with health and social care sectors would find this tender particularly suitable. The service requires a well-coordinated effort with local partners to deliver quality outcomes, making it ideal for businesses that can ensure effective delivery within tight timelines. Potential suppliers should have the capacity to address the diverse needs of children aged 0-18 years, with the flexibility to adapt services as required to fulfil long-term strategic goals.

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Notice Title

Children's Occupational Therapy Service

Notice Description

The Children's Occupational Therapy Service provides assessment, intervention, support, and advice to children and young people with disabilities or impairments that affect their ability to participate in everyday activities. The service aims to help them reach their full potential. The service currently accepts referrals from professionals across education (including early years settings), health and social care for children & young people aged 0-18 years (or up to 19 years if considered clinically appropriate) who are registered with a Bolton GP. This includes the need for home adaptations, and equipment both at home and in the educational setting. Provision of equipment is delivered in collaboration with: * Bolton Council's Independent Living Service - for all minor home adaptations costing under PS1000 and equipment * Bolton at Home's Care and Repair Service - for adaptations over the value of PS1000 that would be eligible under the Disabled Facilities Grants. This service is only available for children who are residents of the Bolton Borough. Provision includes, but is not limited to: * Specialist seating for positioning, feeding and access to the curriculum/play at home, and nursery or school * Specialist equipment for nighttime positioning * Bathing or showering needs * Toileting needs * Play and hand skill development * Development of self-care skills such as dressing or feeding * Specific moving and handling advice * Recommendations for minor or major adaptations to the home environment or school environment to enable access

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Children's Occupational Therapy Service provides assessment, intervention, support, and advice to children and young people with disabilities or impairments that affect their ability to participate in everyday activities. The service aims to help them reach their full potential. The service currently accepts referrals from professionals across education (including early years settings), health and social care for children & young people aged 0-18 years (or up to 19 years if considered clinically appropriate) who are registered with a Bolton GP. This includes the need for home adaptations, and equipment both at home and in the educational setting. Provision of equipment is delivered in collaboration with: * Bolton Council's Independent Living Service - for all minor home adaptations costing under PS1000 and equipment * Bolton at Home's Care and Repair Service - for adaptations over the value of PS1000 that would be eligible under the Disabled Facilities Grants. This service is only available for children who are residents of the Bolton Borough. Provision includes, but is not limited to: * Specialist seating for positioning, feeding and access to the curriculum/play at home, and nursery or school * Specialist equipment for nighttime positioning * Bathing or showering needs * Toileting needs * Play and hand skill development * Development of self-care skills such as dressing or feeding * Specific moving and handling advice * Recommendations for minor or major adaptations to the home environment or school environment to enable access

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066692-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
TLD North West (England)

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

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