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WP3279l SEN Whole School Transport Mini Competition Sep 2024 - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council e-Tendering has completed the procurement process for the "WP3279l SEN Whole School Transport Mini Competition Sep 2024 - AWARD" contract, targeting the provision of home-to-school passenger transport services for children with special educational needs. This service falls under the road transport services industry category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles, buses, and coaches with drivers. The contract will begin on 2nd September 2024 and end on 31st August 2028, encompassing various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method used was "Other - ", and the tender process concluded with the award update published on 20th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Specifically, transport companies with experience in providing specialised services for children with special educational needs will be well-suited to compete. Although the procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, there remains potential for companies with robust logistics and operational capabilities to secure long-term business growth through a partnership with Walsall Council. The awarded supplier, Starlight Taxis Limited, provides an example of the type of business that can successfully compete for such contracts.

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Notice Title

WP3279l SEN Whole School Transport Mini Competition Sep 2024 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a Whole School Contract for the Provision of Home to School Passenger Transport Services for children with special educational needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-321a6e95-573e-45cd-8c4a-929bf75e0192
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5557e81f-8542-4022-a6bf-4ba5d0d33f8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Stephanie Westley
Contact Email
stephanie.westley@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01902652898

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARLIGHT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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