Published date: 9 November 2018
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
BOLT001-DN375767-05701141
Published date
9 November 2018
Closing date
23 November 2018
Contract start date
1 January 2019
Contract end date
31 December 2019
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Under the Childcare Act local authorities have a duty to; to improve the wellbeing of children under the age of five and close the gap between groups with the poorest outcomes and the rest of the borough (with a particular focus on families in greatest need of support), in order to reduce inequalities in child development and school readiness, parenting aspirations, self-esteem, parenting skills, child and family health and life chances; Bolton Councils strategic plan for 2018 outlines key priorities for the Directorate of People in order to work towards the Bolton Vision 2030. These priorities include: Our children are safe and healthy Our children arrive at school ready to learn Working with the voluntary and community sector creates an opportunity to make best use of the limited resources available by engaging with volunteers to increase the capacity of services that work with vulnerable children and families. Engaging with volunteers also supports Bolton Council's priority of; Reducing poverty amongst families and children by removing barriers to work, increasing job opportunities and improving skills and productivity by increasing the knowledge, skills and experience of those who chose to volunteer. A recent survey of families of children with SEND, found that families would like more SEND specific support in the Early Years. The Startwell SEND Team are hoping to offer an enhanced Stay and Play session designed to meet the needs of parents and carers of children with SEND in the Early Years. To deliver this we are offering a grant opportunity for a local voluntary organization, school or setting who can share their knowledge of services and resources available to families and children with SEND in Bolton and facilitate these groups.
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About the buyer
Contact name
Rachel Taylor
Address
3rd Floor Bolton Town Hall
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom
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