Tender

CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council is initiating an open tender process titled "CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)" to secure services for the transportation of vulnerable adults and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) children. The tender is active with a total value of £9,000,000 and is classified under transport services, excluding waste transport. The tender period closes on 3rd July 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2023. Services required may include a range of vehicles and specialised personnel to meet the needs of users, with locations primarily in England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport service industry, particularly those specialising in providing accessible and supportive transport solutions. Companies that can offer suitable vehicles, trained personnel, and meet the vetting and safeguarding requirements specified by the council would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, highlighting the potential for growth in sectors focused on social care transportation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council will be utilising an accelerated open tender procedure to go out to market to provide a Service for the transportation of Vulnerable Adults and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Children. This type of Service would include transporting Vulnerable Adults and/or Vulnerable/SEND Children travelling to and from Schools, Day Centres and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision. These people may have a significant disability and/or additional needs therefore some technical equipment or trained personnel may be required. The Service may require a range of Vehicles including cars, people carriers, wheelchair-accessible Vehicles, mini buses and coaches. Passenger Assistants/Escorts may also be required on some routes to provide support to Service Users who have additional needs. Vetting and safeguarding requirements for service providers will be of paramount importance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ca7b5a8-0067-4c90-9811-dae361ff520f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ae13dd-fd5f-4f5a-b7b6-97bde5d479f7
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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