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Travel Training - AWARD

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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27 Dec 2018 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk Sourcing, the buying organisation based in Ipswich, UK, is seeking a provider for the "Travel Training - AWARD" tender, aimed at delivering an Independent Travel Training Service for young people and adults. This contract falls under the health and social work services category, with a total value of £2,100,000. The contract period spans from 1st May 2019 to 31st March 2024. The award process has been completed, with the final decision made on 30th November 2018, and the contract has been officially published as of 27th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social care and training services, particularly those focusing on independent travel training for vulnerable groups. Companies that specialise in health and social work, particularly those that support young people and adults in developing independent living skills, will find this tender particularly relevant. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to participate and enhance their footprint in public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Training - AWARD

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77d58e80-ac89-4165-b2c7-9eba83744f72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f564d81b-acda-4bd9-89ce-fceb2344b5cb
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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