--- title: "TC004 - SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # TC004 - SEND Information, Advisory and Support Service Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dda5.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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 ### 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004528-2025 | | 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 | | 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 | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004528-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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