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Independent Travel Training (ITT) service

London Borough of Camden

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Dec 2023 at 13:58

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Tender

19 Jul 2023 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an Independent Travel Training (ITT) service under the light touch regime. The procurement process involved a one-stage Open procedure with the contract being awarded to Action for Kids (AFK). The contract value is £255,189.80, and it was signed on 14th November 2023. The service aims to provide essential skills for independent travel, focusing on promoting life skills, self-esteem, confidence, and reducing social isolation.

This tender opportunity is particularly suited for businesses involved in health and social work services. The procurement stage has concluded with the contract awarded to AFK, offering growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector. The contract's active status indicates ongoing service provision with the London Borough of Camden. Businesses involved in providing tailored training services to enhance independent living skills and promote social inclusion would find this tender suitable for their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Travel Training (ITT) service

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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 self-esteem 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 developed by AFK and is accredited.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 1 year commencing on 1st November 2023 with the option of 1 extension for an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e376
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036227-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,189 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(2) AFK, Action for Kids, A Charitable Trust

Further Information

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