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PQ0201 - Provision of a Subject Matter Expert in relation to Home to Schools Transport - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Subject Matter Expert in relation to Home to Schools Transport, labelled as PQ0201 - AWARD. This initiative focuses on enhancing support for over 4,250 children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who rely on various transport options. The contract, awarded on 5th April 2019, commenced on 19th March 2019 and is set to last for a maximum of 60 days. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and parties interested in this opportunity needed to submit their responses by 1st March 2019, while expressing interest had to be registered by 27th February 2019. The execution location is Birmingham, West Midlands, with the relevant classification falling under support services for road transport.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, including those with expertise in SEND-related services. Companies that focus on sustainable transport solutions, research and development consultancy, as well as those providing technical analysis or consultancy services, will be well-suited to compete. Participating in this procurement can allow businesses to contribute to improving transport services for vulnerable children, potentially leading to further collaborations with local authorities and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0201 - Provision of a Subject Matter Expert in relation to Home to Schools Transport - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) wishes to invite potential suppliers to submit tenders for provision of a subject matter expert in relation to home to schools transport. The Home to Schools service provides a variety of transport options to over 4,250 children on a daily basis, with an additional 1,500 receiving bus passes. The majority of the children using the service have requirements related to SEND but the service also supports looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups. The service operates more than 590 routes and has a range of support options including: 1-to-1's; mini bus/coach transport; Travel Guides; personal transport budgets; bus passes and independent travel training. Our challenge is to achieve appropriate home to school transport provision at a time of reduced funding. We are seeking subject matter expertise on the transport requirement together with children's SEND sector knowledge specialising in alternative, sustainable methods of transport. Refer to the tender documentation for a full brief. The proposed duration of the contract is for a maximum of 60 days, commencing 19th March 2019. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. The deadline for expressions of interest is 27th February 2019. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon 1st March 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed303cf3-9021-4770-ac31-47b91c8192cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c442e9a3-3e57-4241-84da-0b409477ee33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

63712000 - Support services for road transport

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71356300 - Technical support services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 1-6 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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