Tender

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) HOME SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES.

ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN

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Tender

19 Jul 2018 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Achieving for Children, based in Kingston Upon Thames, is currently undertaking a procurement process for "SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) HOME SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES." This project is in the Tender stage and is part of the services sector, specifically under the classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The tender period will conclude on 1st November 2018, and successful contractors will provide transport services for approximately 200 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in the Kingston area. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the financial threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering accessible vehicles and trained personnel for special needs transport. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in similar services are encouraged to participate, as this partnership aims to establish a long-term agreement that could enhance service provision within the community and create a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) HOME SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Notice Description

Achieving for Children (AfC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations to establish a long-term partnership agreement for its home to school transport Service. Contractors will be responsible for providing suitable vehicles (including wheelchair accessible) and suitably trained and experienced drivers and passenger assistants. The service requirements are to provide a transport service in Kingston area for approximately 200 pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and disabilities within the Borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc361d84-94ac-4643-b5db-2d28b859fd91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 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
ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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