Tender

Milton Keynes Council - Volunteer Drivers Service for Children and Young People and their Families

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2017 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes Council is currently seeking proposals for a new service titled "Volunteer Drivers Service for Children and Young People and their Families." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the taxi services (CPV code 60120000), and is based in Milton Keynes, South East England. The tender is at the active stage, with a deadline set for submission by 21 December 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2020, with a total estimated value of £50,000, procured through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services and have experience working with vulnerable populations. By providing reliable transportation solutions tailored to the needs of children and young people, interested companies can contribute positively to community welfare while also expanding their service offerings in a socially responsible market.

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Notice Title

Milton Keynes Council - Volunteer Drivers Service for Children and Young People and their Families

Notice Description

The purpose of the service is to provide the safe and reliable transportation of vulnerable children and young people, and on occasion their parents and/or carers, in a way that is sensitive to their particular needs and circumstances. Typically, journeys might facilitate: a parent attending a contact centre to meet their child who is in public care; a child leaving or returning a residential placement; or a refugee family being taken to emergency accommodation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e3855d-d861-4bc5-aea0-e35456952050
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
NSContracts - Contracts Team
Contact Email
nscontracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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