--- title: "TC004 - Vulnerable Childrens Services - Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON" published: "2023-05-30" --- # TC004 - Vulnerable Childrens Services - Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1a37747-5e1b-4519-8ac7-5bd5c84f13d1.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c726bb-480c-47ad-b609-e39184ce537d | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £305,600 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BOLTON CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITY GROUP (COG) (IASSEND BOLTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 30 May 2023 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c726bb-480c-47ad-b609-e39184ce537d - 18 Aug 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e526c3f7-77e6-4b96-b009-c0bd5f5f109e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c726bb-480c-47ad-b609-e39184ce537d 30th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e526c3f7-77e6-4b96-b009-c0bd5f5f109e 18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eb9f2bc6-2499-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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