Tender

Minibus Routes Various SEND Bus Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Tender

14 May 2024 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has initiated a tender process for the provision of minibus services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities and vulnerable adults. The contract will last for 4 years, with a possible extension of 1 year. The procurement stage is currently open, and interested parties need to submit their bids by June 18, 2024. The services fall under the industry category of Transport services and are located in Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from the London Borough of Croydon presents a chance for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those offering special-purpose road passenger-transport services, to grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement procedure to potentially secure this service contract and contribute to meeting the travel support needs of vulnerable individuals in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus Routes Various SEND Bus Contract

Notice Description

The Council provides home-to-school travel support for children, young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and home-to care provision travel support for vulnerable adults, in accordance with its Statutory obligations and published eligibility policies. Croydon Council wishes to establish a contract for a single supplier to be appointed under a contract for a term of 4 years, plus 1 extension period of 1 year (4+1) to deliver minibus services for children/young people with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities and vulnerable adults attending Various educational establishments. This opportunity is available via Croydon Tenders Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ Additional information: This opportunity is available via Croydon Tenders Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ 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/6c5b629b-e06f-4c0b-8aec-c0fde556eb96
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

63710000 - Support services for land transport

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Margaret Archibong
Contact Email
margaret.archibong@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0208 726 6000

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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