---
title: "Section 19"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfbf"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cfbf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# Section 19

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfbf

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## Summary

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process under the title "Section 19". This procurement seeks to provide statutory educational services for children and young people unable to attend mainstream schools, within the Bolton region. The procurement, categorised under education and training services, is set to be directly awarded to Bolton Impact Trust due to the specific needs and lack of competition. The contract is valued at £6,000,000 and spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027. A future notice is expected by 31st July 2026, providing prospective updates. The process follows a legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54, and plans are in place despite being in early stages.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for growth in the educational services sector, though the direct award indicates limited competition at present. Businesses in education, particularly those experienced in specialised service provision for diverse educational needs, may find indirect opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting with Bolton Impact Trust. Understanding the regulatory framework and regional educational priorities would benefit companies looking to position themselves for future opportunities of similar scale and scope. Additionally, businesses capable of enhancing educational infrastructure or providing ancillary services may find strategic inroads as the plan progresses.

## Notice

Section 19 of the Education act 1996 is the statutory duty to provide suitable education for all children and young people of compulsory school age who cannot access mainstream school places. This includes, permanently excluded pupils, and pupils who, because of illness or other reasons, cannot attend mainstream. Provision will deliver this with regulated provision with Ofsted within Bolton . The Authority intends to Direct Award this provision for one year to Bolton Impact Trust. The service has an absence of competition for technical reasons including size of premises to support placements, and the provider expectation to deliver service for the whole of Bolton. Only this supplier can supply the services required due to size and amount of the contract requirements and there are no reasonable alternatives to provide these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068655-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068655-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068655-2026
  21st July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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