Award

Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2021 at 10:20

Award Notice
Tender

05 Sep 2019 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Planning

19 Mar 2019 at 15:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing has recently awarded a contract for the "Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service", which aims to facilitate independent travel for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities. This service is classified under health and social work services, specifically focusing on special education services. The contract, valued at £450,000, commenced on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender process reaching its conclusion on 14th October 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in delivering specialised educational and mobility services. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in providing training for independent travel, as well as support for young individuals transitioning into adulthood, would be especially well-suited to participate in similar upcoming tenders. The focus on measurable outcomes and efficiency means that providers capable of delivering high-quality services while maintaining value for money are likely to find favour with the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service

Notice Description

London Borough of Ealing has awarded a contract for an Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service, that will offer children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities a safe way of travelling independently, that will build their self-esteem, confidence and support young people with their transition into adulthood. Efficiency, positive measurable outcomes, and meeting set targets for travel training of children and adults are very important to the local authority, and to families and carers. The new provider will work with children and adults to support them using all forms of public transport and where appropriate walking routes to/from school, colleges, work or training placements, and leisure activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dd3693-dd60-4c3b-9314-f548a143919b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EALING
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

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