Award

551 - Independent Travel Training

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Award

24 Dec 2024 at 16:39

Award Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has awarded the contract "551 - Independent Travel Training" under the category of Education and Training Services, with additional classifications in Health and Social Work Services and other Community, Social, and Personal Services. This procurement, managed through an open procedure, aims to support young people and residents with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Wigan Borough, enhancing their independence and community participation. The contract relates to services within England, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 15 November 2024, and the contract period will span from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026, with an allocated budget of GBP 152,000.

The Independent Travel Training tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education, health, social work, and community services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with special needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, Embrace Wigan and Leigh, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this contract, offering local SMEs and social enterprises a chance for substantial business growth through community engagement and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

551 - Independent Travel Training

Notice Description

By listening to our Children, Young People and Residents with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the borough, we want to ensure that our residents are able to access their community. This means that we are committed to develop their independence skills and community participation, so they are able to live their best lives across Wigan Borough. This service will train and support young people and residents with SEND of Wigan borough to access their community safely, confidently and enable them to live their best lives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aabb852f-c31a-497a-b4ed-beca03c20b25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/678278f9-276f-4c39-8e83-0c2376f30158
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Arrowsmith
Contact Email
craig.arrowsmith@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
----- ------

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBRACE WIGAN AND LEIGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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