Planning

Home to School Transport

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is in the planning stages for a forthcoming procurement process titled "Home to School Transport," which focuses on providing SEND taxi transport services for children and young people. This opportunity is under the public authority-sub-central government classification. The tender is set within the services industry category, specifically health and social work services, and has a planned contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. While this is currently a pipeline notice and not an active tender, a formal tender notice is expected to be published by 30th September 2025. Interested parties should note that the anticipated gross value of the contract is £13,600,000 GBP, and it is managed under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those experienced in operating within the 'light touch' regime associated with health and social work services. Companies with expertise in SEND transportation or those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts may find this tender particularly appealing. Furthermore, businesses capable of delivering high-quality transport solutions tailored to the needs of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are well-suited to enter this competitive environment. The opportunity to work with a reputable public authority like the London Borough of Southwark could also serve as an excellent reference for future bids and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to School Transport

Notice Description

'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY - TENDER NOTICE TO FOLLOW'. The forthcoming opportunity relates to the provision of SEND taxi transport service to take children/young people to and from their place of education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024357-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Mrs Katerina Athanasiadou
Contact Email
katerina.athanasiadou@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075252281

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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