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title: "TC004 - SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-11"
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# TC004 - SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d44e531-5625-4d7e-86db-5627c635ebb9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abeae57-8afa-406b-9f9e-266478a07cd3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £243,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abeae57-8afa-406b-9f9e-266478a07cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abeae57-8afa-406b-9f9e-266478a07cd3
  11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8986543e-56e8-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to advert.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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