TC104 - Special Education Need (SEN) Outreach Service

The Borough Council of Bolton, acting as the purchasing organisation, has concluded the procurement process for the "TC104 - Special Education Need (SEN) Outreach Service". This service is classified under the industry category of "Social work and related services". The procurement was carried out through an open procedure focusing on services within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, in the region designated as UKD36.

The procurement process has reached the award stage as of December 2025, and the contract valued at £3,320,000 was signed on 7th April 2022. The awarded supplier for this initiative is Woodbridge Trust, which will deliver services addressing key special educational needs as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice. The tender sought to develop support in cognition, communication, and physical needs, with criteria focusing 80% on quality and 20% on social value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the education and social services sectors to expand their reach or enter the market for services related to special educational needs. Enterprises with expertise in delivering high-quality educational support services, particularly those skilled in catering to children with various learning and development challenges, would be well-positioned to benefit from opportunities like this. Although this specific procurement process has been completed, similar tenders could offer lucrative prospects for growth, encouraging businesses to enhance their capacity to meet the outlined service requirements and to ensure readiness for future opportunities issued by public authorities like Bolton Council.