Award

Independent Travel Training Award

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2023 at 14:36

Award Notice
Planning

19 Feb 2019 at 16:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Travel Training to Action for Kids (AFK). The contract falls under the light touch regime and involves a one-stage process for supplier selection. AFK will deliver a free tailored service focusing on essential travel skills for residents in London. The contract is valued at £300,000 GBP and covers social work and related services. The contract period runs from December 11, 2023, to November 30, 2025.

This procurement opportunity by the London Borough of Camden Council can benefit businesses offering social work and related services, especially those with expertise in providing independent travel training. Being a suitable opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses interested in improving residents' life skills and confidence through practical training and support tools will find this tender appealing. The contract also emphasises working with families and residents to ensure a holistic approach to independent travel training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Travel Training Award

Notice Description

This procurement falls under the light touch regime which allows the council to design their own procurement process. For this procurement, a one-stage process similar to the Open procedure will be undertaken, whereby suppliers will submit responses to both Selection Criteria (assessing technical capacity and experience) and Award Criteria (assessing proposals for delivering the service). As only one tender was received the council entered into negotiation with the tenderer to further improve their submission. The contract has been awarded to Action for Kids (AFK). The strengths of AFK's submission include the following: Working with family/parents and offering them training as well as the resident An extensive Toolkit to support residents in particular situations they may encounter. Basing the training on the resident's perspective - where they are All Travel Trainers will be trained to NVQ Level 3 Travel Training. This training has been developed by AFK and is accredited. This procurement fell under the light touch regime which allows the council to design their own procurement process. For this procurement, a one-stage process similar to the Open procedure will be undertaken, whereby suppliers will submit responses to both Selection Criteria (assessing technical capacity and experience) and Award Criteria (assessing proposals for delivering the service). As only one tender was received the council entered into negotiation with the tenderer to further improve their submission. ITT is a free tailored and practical service that offers children and adults a set of essential skills, enabling them to travel independently, by public transport or on foot to a place of education or a day centre. The training will promote independent life skills, improve selfesteem and confidence. AFK demonstrated a clear understanding of how to address doubts residents and carers may have when transitioning to independent travel. The contract has been awarded to Action for Kids (AFK). The strengths of AFK's submission include the following: Working with family/parents and offering them training as well as the resident An extensive Toolkit to support residents in particular situations they may encounter. Basing the training on the resident's perspective - where they are All Travel Trainers will be trained to NVQ Level 3 Travel Training. This training has been

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcc1912f-3b4f-4d93-a531-a7cd059ba5e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6559d4-3395-4224-9d8f-b57c7d334256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,189 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
10 May 2019Expired
Award Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 1-2 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 CAMDEN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR KIDS

Further Information

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