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SEND Taxi Framework 2021

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:34

Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract initiated by the London Borough of Southwark, aimed at establishing the "SEND Taxi Framework 2021" for transport services. This framework offers vehicles up to 9-seaters, including drivers, to facilitate the transport of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities to and from educational institutions. The industry category is classified under transport services with a focus on special-purpose passenger transport. The process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, covered by the GPA, and features a framework agreement allowing up to five participants. While the tender stage was active with a submission deadline on 20th December 2021, the award phase is complete as of 5th February 2026, with a contract signed on 5th July 2022 valued at £13,200,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering specialised transport services to expand and secure a position within a framework that promises steady demand. Companies well-suited to this opportunity include those operating within the transport industry that can provide varied vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible options, and those that have experience in managing logistics for vulnerable populations. The London Borough of Southwark's requirement for high-quality transport services encompassing flexibility, value for money, and safety offers SMEs and large companies alike a chance to compete and collaborate in fulfilling regional transport needs, particularly in supportive roles for SEND provisions. The demands for reliability and quality suggest that firms with robust operational capabilities and service excellence may find significant benefits in joining this framework.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010441-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Mr Sohail Aboobakar
Contact Email
sohail.aboobakar@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075251102

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
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

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

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