Tender

Travel Training

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

14 Oct 2018 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk Sourcing is currently seeking a provider for a tender titled "Travel Training", aimed at enhancing the Independent Travel Training Service (ITTS) for both young people and adults in Suffolk. This open procurement process is classified under health and social work services, with a tender period concluding on 13th November 2018. Interested parties can access additional documentation via the Suffolk Sourcing website. The contract is expected to begin on 1st May 2019 and last until 31st March 2024, with various delivery addresses within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and social work services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in delivering support for independent travel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability outlined in the procurement notice. By participating in this contract, businesses can contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable groups while simultaneously expanding their service offerings in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Title

Travel Training

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council (Council) has been running a successful Independent Travel Training Service (ITTS) pilot for approximately 3.5 years and is now seeking a Provider who can coordinate and deliver a flexible ITTS, that will continue to train: o Young people under Children and Young Peoples Services (CYP) to travel independently to and from school and Post 16 provisions (CYP Trainees) o Adults and young people over the age of 18 under Adult and Community Services (ACS) to travel independently to and from commissioned services and activities in their community (Adult Trainees) The Service Provider will offer these young people and adults a safe way of travelling independently that will build self-esteem and confidence. Being able to travel on public transport is a key life skill which lets young people and adults make choices about how they live, go about their daily life and fulfil their potential. The supplier will work in partnership with the Council to improve the outcomes for young people and adults in supporting them to use all forms of public transport and where appropriate walking routes. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814fa126-b6ba-487d-8458-94aae2b9cad3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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