Tender

Non-emergency transport for social care adults

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 14:06

Planning

06 Mar 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of non-emergency transport services for adults under their social care services who cannot use private or public transport due to mobility, frailty, or medical conditions. The procurement is classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This contract will begin on 1st April 2026 and will have a three-year term with the option to extend for an additional two years. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders through the Council's In-Tend procurement portal before the deadline of 13:00 on 2nd February 2026. The procurement method employed is open procedure, inviting a wide participation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those experienced with needs-based transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in sourcing varied vehicle types and providing appropriate staff support can actively compete for this contract. This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting a focus on social value alongside quality and pricing in the evaluation criteria. Engaging in this contract could expand business influence within the public sector, particularly in regions local to Dudley. The emphasis on diverse vehicle capabilities, a holistic service approach, and a focus on social care needs underscore the integral role of service providers in community wellbeing and accessibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-emergency transport for social care adults

Notice Description

Dudley MBC is seeking to procure a provision of a non-emergency passenger transport. This provision will be for Dudley adults identified by Social Care services who are unable to travel by private or public transport due to mobility, frailty, medical or mental health condition. Contract will be awarded for 3 year term with a 2 year option to extend.

Planning Information

**This is not a call for Competition** The purpose of this Market Engagement is to gain feedback to help understand how your organisation's vision aligns to the Commissioning Intentions. The questionnaire is located on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/S2H9FUyMtv Deadline for completion is 28th March 2025 at 2pm. All responses will be treated as confidential and not shared with other organisations, however, the final specification and tender model may be influenced by this and other stakeholders' responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000335-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

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