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 is in the planning stage of procuring passenger transport services for Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) children, other children eligible for travel assistance, and vulnerable adults. This tender, titled "AT1221 Passenger Transport Services - Approved Provider List," falls under the services industry category and is set to take place in the region of UKH, United Kingdom. Key dates include the preliminary market engagement that occurred on 12th January and 3rd February 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30th June 2025 and will run until 29th June 2035. For more information, you may contact Mrs Sal Rahman at Luton Council.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers of transport services, particularly those specialising in transport solutions for children with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as vulnerable adults. Businesses that can offer reliable, safe, and efficient transport services to meet these specific needs would be well-suited to compete. Being included on the Approved Provider List could lead to a long-term partnership with Luton Council, providing a steady stream of business over the ten-year contract period.

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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

Planning Information

Market engagement has taken place on the following dates: 12th January and 3rd February 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009826-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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