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CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2021 at 14:45

Tender

18 Jun 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Passenger Transport (Home to School/Day Care)" to assist with the transportation needs of vulnerable adults and children with special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement, classified under transport services, is currently in the award stage following its completion on 2nd August 2021. The tender was submitted via an open procedure, utilising an accelerated process due to statutory requirements. The contract value is £9,000,000, with services to be provided in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in accessible transport services. Companies that operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles, minibuses, and those with experience in providing support for vulnerable individuals will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the requirement for technical equipment and trained personnel, organisations with a strong background in safeguarding and servicing vulnerable populations will likely find this tender beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council's Passenger Transport Unit is seeking experienced and qualified Transport providers to potentially provide assistance with the transport needs of Vulnerable Adults and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Children to and from schools, Day Centres and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision.

Lot Information

PTU Transport

Luton Borough Council will be utilising an accelerated open tender procedure to go out to market to provide a Service for the transportation of Vulnerable Adults and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Children. This type of Service would include transporting Vulnerable Adults and/or Vulnerable/SEND Children travelling to and from Schools, Day Centres and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision. These people may have a significant disability and/or additional needs therefore some technical equipment or trained personnel may be required. The Service may require a range of Vehicles including cars, people carriers, wheelchair-accessible Vehicles, mini buses and coaches. Passenger Assistants/Escorts may also be required on some routes to provide support to Service Users who have additional needs. Vetting and safeguarding requirements for service providers will be of paramount importance.

Renewal: The is a statutory service that will be regularly reviewed and retendered as contracts (plus any extensions) expire. These opportunities will be advertised as per public procurement regulation requirements.

SEN Transport

Luton Borough Council will be utilising an accelerated open tender procedure to go out to market to provide a Service for the transportation of Vulnerable Adults and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Children. This type of Service would include transporting Vulnerable Adults and/or Vulnerable/SEND Children travelling to and from Schools, Day Centres and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision. These people may have a significant disability and/or additional needs therefore some technical equipment or trained personnel may be required. The Service may require a range of Vehicles including cars, people carriers, wheelchair-accessible Vehicles, mini buses and coaches. Passenger Assistants/Escorts may also be required on some routes to provide support to Service Users who have additional needs. Vetting and safeguarding requirements for service providers will be of paramount importance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bdd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021189-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Damon Pickard
Contact Email
damon.pickard@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582546680

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

24X7

7 PLUS TRAVEL

AAA TAXIS (GB

BRITANNIA CABS

CITILINK SOLUTIONS

DILSHAN TRANSPORT GROUP

HATS GROUP

PREMIER MINIBUS & CAR HIRE

SKY DUNSTABLE CARS

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