Award

Specialist Passenger Assistants for transporting of vulnerable children and adults. (CAFS/2023/88*)

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2023 at 10:54

Award Notice
Tender

27 Apr 2023 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Stoke-on-Trent City Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Specialist Passenger Assistants for vulnerable children and adults in England. The contract value is £960,000, with a contract period starting on September 1, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on June 7, 2023. The award date was July 4, 2023, and the contract will be active until August 31, 2027.

This contract opportunity could be especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the social work and related services sector. Businesses providing specialist care services, transport operators, and those offering support for vulnerable populations may find this tender particularly well-suited for their expertise. Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the buying organisation, aims to enhance support for service users with complex needs through this procurement process, creating opportunities for businesses to contribute positively to the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Passenger Assistants for transporting of vulnerable children and adults. (CAFS/2023/88*)

Notice Description

Stoke on Trent City Council wish to appoint eligible provides to the framework for the provision of Specialist Passenger Assistants (SPA) for service users who have transport provided by the council. Please note this is for the SPA only and not the transport, the transport will be procured using our current DPS. Passenger Assistants are usually provided by the transport operator, but children who may have complex needs could be eligible for additional support from a Specialist Passenger Assistant who are trained to a specific level to meet Health and/or complex needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d296d05a-121e-41d2-ae00-1cd2c924d4d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40329639-2dab-4308-83ac-5007f87826b1
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 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
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kirsty Fairbanks
Contact Email
kirsty.fairbanks@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782231187

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CARE A LOT

EDENS CARE

EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

HELPING ANGELS

MAXLIFE CARE

Further Information

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