Round 17 - Bolton Council: Wraparound Childcare Grant Funding Opportunity
Bolton CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
15 November 2026
25 days remaining
Published
19 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Bolton Council is pleased to invite applications for revenue grant funding to support the expansion of wraparound childcare provision across the borough.This funding aims to deliver an increase in wraparound childcare places.Applications will be prioritised in areas identified as having a greater need, based on the findings of the local sufficiency audit and data from the Department for Education.
Eligibility & compliance
Special consideration will be given to projects that will help address the gaps in provision and support parents in areas with limited current childcare options.The grant stream available:Wraparound Childcare Programme Revenue Grant Funding.To apply for the grant, applicants must first create an account on The Chest, the North West’s Local Authority Procurement Portal, where full guidance is available in the ‘How To’ documents.Please note that applicants will be required to undergo additional checks, including Health and Safety, insurance and due diligence assessments, to support their applications.We encourage all eligible providers to apply and contribute to ensuring access to quality wraparound childcare provision across Bolton.Round 16 applications are open from Monday 19 October 2026 until 17:00 on Sunday 15 November 2026.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Rings Homecare Service
2 contracts wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£116m
total awarded
- 2
Age UK (Bolton)
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
total awarded
- 3
Asian Elders Resource Centre
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
total awarded
- 4
Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
total awarded
- 5
Bolton Carers Support
1 contract wonlatest 21 Jan 2026£649,703
total awarded
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19 October 2026
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15 November 2026
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