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LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2024 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes" under the industry category of Transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement utilised an open procedure, targeting services across various locations in England. The tender period concluded on 2nd August 2023, and the contract commenced on 15th August 2023, set to run until 31st July 2026. Key suppliers, Apple Central Taxis and Techxi, have been awarded this contract, valued at £197,000. This procurement falls under the Services category and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can cater to special educational needs (SEN) transport requirements. Companies that are agile, community-focused, and have experience in specialised transport services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of multiple educational institutions and community centres such as Weston College and Inaura highlights the demand for diverse transportation solutions, creating avenues for SMEs to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes

Notice Description

LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes 2 x Weston College (1 x wheelchair, 1x non wheelchair) 1 x VLC 1 x Inaura (Street learning centre) 1 x North Star 82

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42e52858-e952-4eb8-acf4-b6596eea3f17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407d929b-eebd-4327-be40-4920cc6d24f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 2-3 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
School Transport
Contact Email
schooltransport@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385017493

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

APPLE CENTRAL TAXIS

TECHXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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