Tender

Supported Transport Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS TRUST

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Tender

18 Aug 2022 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council on behalf of Birmingham Childrens Trust has released a tender for a Supported Transport Service. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for noon on 19th September 2022. The service involves transporting Looked After Children and Young People safely within Birmingham and nationally. The contract duration is 2 years, starting on 1st December 2022, with a possible extension of two more years. The procurement falls under the services category in the industry classification of Transport services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services, especially those experienced in providing safe and secure transportation for vulnerable individuals. Companies with expertise in managing challenging behaviours, mental health needs, and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) cases may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement method is open, allowing fair competition for interested suppliers looking to cater to the needs of Birmingham Childrens Trust in delivering the Supported Transport Service.

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Notice Title

Supported Transport Service

Notice Description

The Trust are seeking a single supplier who will provide a Supported Transport Service.Birmingham Children's Trust intend to commission to one provider to deliver a Supported Transport Service for Looked After Children and Young People up to the age of 18 years old, who need to be transported in a safe and secure manner to their new placement address both within Birmingham and nationally. The requirement for this service is that all children and young people that require Supported Transport arrive at their destination safely and securely within Birmingham and sometimes throughout the country, including Scotland and Wales. All children and young people should be afforded care and understanding of their individual needs by appropriately trained staff and treated with respect. The name for this service will be 'Supported Transport'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham Children's Trust intend to commission to one provider to deliver a Supported Transport Service for Looked After Children and Young People up to the age of 18 years old, who need to be transported in a safe and secure manner to their new placement address both within Birmingham and nationally. The requirement for this service is that all children and young people that require Supported Transport arrive at their destination safely and securely within Birmingham and sometimes throughout the country, including Scotland and Wales. All children and young people should be afforded care and understanding of their individual needs by appropriately trained staff and treated with respect. The name for this service will be 'Supported Transport'.The Provider will take responsibility for the safety, security and welfare of the child or young person, ensuring a sensitive and non-judgemental response to their situation, providing specific support as relevant and ensuring that their rights and procedures are observed. Transportation is required for some children and young people with a variety of needs including, but not extensively, challenging and violent behaviour, mental health needs, self-injurious behaviour, victims of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), and absconding/missing episodes. The Provider's Staff will need to be trained appropriately to manage these behaviours and are expected to act in the capacity of a good parent.The contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 1st December 2022 and will expire on 31st July 2024 Depending upon satisfactory contract performance, an option to extend for two more years exists.

Options: With an option to extend for two more years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035fce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022929-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7DJ
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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