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Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service

Description: The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is looking to procure a contract for the Children's Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the PA23 Act using the Open Procedure under Light Touch. The Services will be split into two service streams: Advocacy An advocacy service to be independent of the Authority to avoid perceived conflict of interest, with staff trained in all aspects of advocacy with high levels of legal literacy. Independent advocacy needs to account for all types of need up to 18 (25 care leavers). Independent Visitors Service A service for all children and young people who are looked after by the authority (LAC) who wish to have an Independent Visitor, promoted particularly for those who may be isolated, (read more...)

Summary: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring a children’s advocacy and independent visitors service for children and young people in its care. The contract has two service streams. Advocacy must be independent of the council to avoid perceived conflicts of interest, and must cover different needs up to age 18, including care leavers up to age 25. The independent visitors service is for looked-after children who want a visitor, with particular promotion to those who may be isolated, live away from their local home area or have limited or no family contact. The services are for children and young people in Bolton; advocacy staff and service users must be supported through an office based within the borough.

Integrated Core Systems (ICS)

Description: North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (the Trust) is undertaking a second stage of preliminary market engagement for its proposed Integrated Core Systems procurement. The requirement is intended to provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) capability across 999, NHS 111 and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, together with Electronic Patient Record (EPR) capability for frontline and remote clinicians. The Trust's current preference is to procure a combined solution covering both CAD and EPR through a single contractual delivery model. However, no decision has been made regarding the final procurement structure and the Trust is seeking feedback through this engagement to inform that decision. This could be delivered by one supplier providing the full solution, or by a prime contractor taking overall responsibility while working with one or more delivery partners (read more...)

Summary: North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is planning an Integrated Core Systems procurement for software supporting ambulance and patient-care operations. It aims to procure Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) capability for 999, NHS 111 and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, alongside Electronic Patient Record (EPR) capability for frontline and remote clinicians. The Trust currently favours an integrated solution, but is consulting suppliers on whether this can be delivered effectively as one system. The CAD capability is intended to support use of, and integrate with, NHS Pathways, the Trust’s primary telephone triage system. Delivery is for the Trust’s services in North West England. The requirement is software and information systems, rather than physical ambulance equipment or clinical staffing.

Invitation To Tender for The Supply & Distribution of Hot Pasta & Sauce Bar Concept

Description: This Framework is designed to meet the Hot Pasta & Sauce Bar Concept needs of The Bolton Impact Trust it is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations).These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldfoodservice.com/fts-eligible-users. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./XAS5PE46E6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XAS5PE46E6

Summary: The Bolton Impact Trust is seeking suppliers for a hot pasta and sauce bar concept, covering the supply and distribution of pasta and sauces for food service. The framework is intended to meet the Trust’s needs and may also be used by public sector contracting authorities across the UK, including government bodies, NHS organisations, councils, emergency services, education providers, hospices, charities, national parks and registered social landlords. Deliveries are intended across the United Kingdom. The requirement sits within food and drink supplies, with a particular focus on pasta products. Dukefield Limited is managing the tender and will manage the framework on behalf of the Trust and other eligible users.

Healthy Child Programme (HCP) Connected Parents

Description: Wigan Council's Public Health Team requires x1 provider to deliver a proposed service that will provide a community-based offer for parents, carers and families of children and young people aged 0-19 years, and up to 25 years for young people with SEND, with a particular focus on the first 1001 days and adolescence as key developmental periods. The service will be centred around 5 key areas. * Parenting Confidence and Family Relationships - Supporting parents and carers to build confidence, strengthen relationships with their children and young people, develop peer connections and access opportunities for shared learning through all stages of childhood and adolescence. * Infant Feeding, Food and Nutrition - Delivering a community-based infant feeding offer through paid peer support, alongside activities that promote healthy nutrition, responsive (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is seeking one provider for a community-based Healthy Child Programme service for parents, carers and families with children and young people aged 0–19, extending to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The offer focuses particularly on the first 1,001 days and adolescence. Work covers parenting confidence and family relationships; infant feeding, nutrition and oral health; support through pregnancy, early years, school and adult-life transitions; peer networks, volunteering and community participation; and developing the local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector through partnership, mentoring and small-scale commissioning. The service is intended to complement public health nursing and family hubs and strengthen community connections. Delivery is in Wigan.

Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist Contract

Description: The aim of the service is to recruit 1 Occupational Therapy (OT) and 5 Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) professionals. This is one of the key components of the Experts at Hand model, and guidance is clear that our Experts at Hand Team must consist of SLT, OT, Educational Psychology and specialist teachers. Provider will need to mobilise at the beginning of November 2026 and meet the specification requirements.

Summary: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council intends to commission one occupational therapist and five speech and language therapists for the first phase of its Experts at Hand model. The service will support children, young people and families, particularly in mainstream schools, helping schools identify and respond to communication needs early and improving participation in learning and everyday activities. Work includes training school staff, strategic planning with school leaders, facilitating solution circles and auditing school environments for physical and communication barriers. Speech and language support may also cover communication, swallowing and related needs in homes, nurseries, health centres, family hubs and hospital settings. Delivery is in Bolton, across local education and community settings.

0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026

Description: Boars Head Footbridge is a three span simply supported steel structure, which carries the footbridge running parallel to the A5106 Chorley Road, over the West Coast Mainline railway line, in Wigan. The deck consists of an existing steel deck, supported by steel trestles located adjacent the up and down lines and bankseat abutments located in the embankments. All are located within the Network Rail Boundary. Wigan Council are seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to undertake the following works. The works are to remove the existing steel footbridge structure, refurbish the foundations and banking seats and install a new steel footbridge and supporting trestles. The work includes installing an ACO type drain to the West end of the bridge and minor regrading of the approaches at the East (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is procuring works to replace Boars Head Footbridge, a three-span steel footbridge running alongside Chorley Road (A5106) over the West Coast Main Line in Wigan. The work involves removing the existing bridge and supports, refurbishing and extending foundations and bank-seat abutments, then installing a new steel footbridge, trestles, bearings and deck plates. It also includes traffic management, railway permits and possessions, protecting services, drainage at the western end, minor regrading of both approaches, replacing disturbed kerbs and making good the footpath. The contractor must provide transport, tools, access equipment, welfare and water disposal, and clear the site on completion. This is steel footbridge and railway bridge construction work (CPV 45221113).

Baby Tagging System

Description: Baby Tagging System - Implementation, ongoing support and consumables

Summary: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust intends to procure a baby tagging system for use in its NHS services. The requirement covers implementation of the system, ongoing support and maintenance, and consumables. It combines security and surveillance equipment and tags with software and clinical information systems, including data security software services. The stated delivery location is the United Kingdom. This is a service-led procurement that also includes goods, aimed at suppliers able to provide an integrated system rather than tags alone. The system is intended for baby tagging; the planned scope includes putting it into service and supporting its continued operation.

0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026

Description: Boars Head Footbridge is a three span simply supported steel structure, which carries the footbridge running parallel to the A5106 Chorley Road, over the West Coast Mainline railway line, in Wigan. The deck consists of an existing steel deck, supported by steel trestles located adjacent the up and down lines and bankseat abutments located in the embankments. All are located within the Network Rail Boundary. Wigan Council are seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to undertake the following works. The works are to remove the existing steel footbridge structure, refurbish the foundations and banking seats and install a new steel footbridge and supporting trestles. The work includes installing an ACO type drain to the West end of the bridge and minor regrading of the approaches at the East (read more...)

Summary: Wigan Council is procuring works to replace Boars Head Footbridge, a three-span steel footbridge running alongside Chorley Road (A5106) over the West Coast Main Line in Wigan. The work involves removing the existing bridge and supports, refurbishing and extending foundations and bank-seat abutments, then installing a new steel footbridge, trestles, bearings and deck plates. It also includes traffic management, railway permits and possessions, protecting services, drainage at the western end, minor regrading of both approaches, replacing disturbed kerbs and making good the footpath. The contractor must provide transport, tools, access equipment, welfare and water disposal, and clear the site on completion. This is steel footbridge and railway bridge construction work (CPV 45221113).

Carriageway Micro Asphalt and Pre-Patching 2027

Description: Carriageway micro asphalt and pre patching in various locations around the Wigan Borough.

Summary: Wigan Council is buying carriageway micro-asphalt surfacing and pre-patching works at various locations across the Wigan Borough. The work involves preparing and repairing road surfaces before applying a micro-asphalt treatment, as part of the council’s carriageway maintenance programme. This is a road construction and maintenance contract, rather than a supply-only opportunity. The stated delivery area is Wigan Borough, so the work is relevant to contractors able to undertake highway surface preparation, patching and micro-asphalt surfacing across multiple local sites.

Footway Slurry Seal 2027

Description: Footway slurry seal in various locations across the Wigan Borough

Summary: Wigan Council is procuring footway slurry sealing works across various locations in the Wigan Borough. The work involves treating and sealing pedestrian footways; it is classified as construction work (CPV 45000000). The council is the buying organisation, and delivery is within Wigan Borough. This is a single-lot works requirement, rather than a collection of separately described services or goods. The scope published is concise, so suppliers should check the procurement requirements for the precise locations, technical specification and quantities before deciding whether their surfacing and footway maintenance capability fits.