Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service
- Buyer
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Value
- £530,942
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Where
- Bolton, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Bolton Council is looking for an organisation to run a free advice and support service for families and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The service will provide information, advice and support about education, health and social care matters from February 2027 to January 2030, with a possible two-year extension.
What the buyer wants
• Deliver free, impartial, confidential and accessible information, advice and support to people with SEND and their families • Cover matters relating to education, health and social care • Run the service for three years from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030
Likely requirements
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This contract requires specialist expertise in SEND advice services and working with vulnerable families; most general trades or small providers without established education or social care experience will struggle to meet the likely quality and governance requirements.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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