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SEND Taxi Framework 2021

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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05 Feb 2026 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark has completed the "SEND Taxi Framework 2021" procurement process, which falls under the service category of transport services excluding waste transport. This framework was designed to provide taxi services for vehicles up to nine seats, inclusive of drivers, to transport children and young people to and from educational institutions. The procurement method was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure. While the tendering period ended on 24 February 2022, the contract itself commenced on 1 September 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £8,000,000, highlighting the substantial financial commitment involved, and is situated in England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers specializing in transport services. Given the framework’s focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, it is well-suited for growth-centric businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector transport industry, especially those capable of offering reliable and safe transport for young people. The award was made to three suppliers: HATS Group Ltd, Access Mobility Transport Limited, and Allfor Care, exemplifying the kind of businesses that can successfully compete in such tenders. Future participants in similar tenders should have the capability to ensure consistent and dedicated transport services within the scope and timeline stipulated by such frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Taxi Framework 2021

Notice Description

SEND Taxi Framework for vehicles up to 9-seaters, including driver, to take children/young people to and from their place of education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3800214-b316-462f-9c95-df350f0ed949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc7015-92da-48e5-bb21-9b027cf51f91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
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
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ACCESS MOBILITY TRANSPORT

ALLFOR CARE

HATS GROUP

Further Information

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