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Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender titled "Review of SEND Transport" aimed at addressing the overspending of the SEND Transport budget for the 2021/22 period. This procurement, which falls under the services category, uses an open procedure and has a maximum budget of £30,000. The tendering process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 12 February 2021. The location for tender execution is Oldbury, West Midlands, and the consultant engagement period is set to begin on 22 February 2021, concluding on 31 May 2021.

This contracting opportunity presents a valuable chance for consultancies and advisory firms specialising in transport systems and feasibility studies to grow their business. Those with expertise in providing independent reviews and operational improvements within local authority services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the council seeks innovative solutions and additional savings in transport arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Notice Description

Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council The LAs SEND Transport budget is significantly overspent. An adjusted base budget has been agreed for 2021/22. A SEND Transport Programme Board is in place, chaired by the Director of Education. The Board has achieved good progress and has worked in partnership with other West Midlands LAs and Transport for West Midlands to interrogate current arrangements and a detailed report has been produced. A range of service transformation and savings plans have been developed for implementation after public consultation later this year. The council is seeking an independent review of the transformation and savings plans that have been prepared to provide assurance and identify whether there are further options that have not yet been explored that would provide a service that satisfies service user needs and realise additional savings. The maximum budget available for this project is PS30,000. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 12 February 2021 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb68cc5-6714-49c4-8348-3e87ccd803d8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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