Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2022 at 10:12

TenderUpdate

16 May 2022 at 11:03

TenderUpdate

16 May 2022 at 10:48

Tender

13 May 2022 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award process for the "Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities." The Council established a framework to award individual contracts for passenger transport services from home to school, specifically catering to children with identified special needs. The framework will involve three lots, each consisting of several contracts and lasting for a 2-year period with a possible 12-month extension. The awarded suppliers for Lots A, B, and C are actively providing services with a focus on quality and value criteria.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those offering specialised services for passengers with special educational needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing transport services to vulnerable groups would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a framework agreement in place to facilitate multiple suppliers' participation. The tender's deadline for submissions was June 13, 2022, offering potential business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities

Notice Description

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

Lot Information

Contracts 1 - 3

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. Additional information: Budget range for this lot ranges from 2,531,033 - 3,321,982 GBP British Pounds

Contracts 4 - 9

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. Additional information: Budget range for this lot ranges from 1,929,856 - 2, 532,939 GBP British Pounds

Contracts 10 - 13

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. Additional information: Budget range for this lot ranges from 1,896,619 - 2,489,317 GBP British Pounds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03375e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027641-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£6,357,508 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,344,238 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

0ne 4 You Services Ltd

AFJ Limited

Community Minibuses Ltd

County Cars (2003) Limited

Droach Travel Ltd

Egans Coach Travel Ltd

Green Destinations Ltd

Hats Group Ltd

North Birmingham Travel Ltd

One 4 You Services Ltd

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