Planning

AT1221 Passenger Transport Services - Approved Provider List

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, based at Town Hall, George Street, Luton, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of passenger transport services under the title "AT1221 Passenger Transport Services - Approved Provider List." This tender is at the planning stage with the final submission deadline being 18th April 2025. The procurement is focused on the provision of travel assistance for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) children, eligible children, and vulnerable adults within the UKH region. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, with a total contract value of £71,693,988 GBP. Notable dates include the end of the enquiry period on 11th April 2025 and the start of the contract period on 23rd June 2025, lasting until 24th June 2035.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those specialising in transporting individuals with special needs and vulnerable groups. Companies with experience in handling government contracts and providing high-quality, regulated transport services are well-suited for this tender. The long contract period and significant contract value present growth opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector transport services market. Interested parties must ensure timely and compliant submissions through the designated electronic submission method to maximise their chances of being included in the Approved Providers List.

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Notice Title

AT1221 Passenger Transport Services - Approved Provider List

Notice Description

We are looking to create an Approved Providers List with providers to offer travel assistance for SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) Children, other children eligible for travel assistance and Vulnerable Adults between home and school/college/respite/day care where the social care provision for that individual allows for it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009825-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
£71,693,988 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sal Rahman
Contact Email
saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582546846

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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