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Home To School (Specialised Transport Service) Market Engagement Questionnaire

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jul 2025 at 13:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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04 Jul 2025 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Slough Borough Council focuses on market engagement for a specialised transport service aimed at providing home to school transport for 55 SEND pupils with complex needs. The contracting authority is classified as a sub-central government public authority based in Slough, United Kingdom. This tender belongs to the services category and is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement scheduled to gauge provider market interest and capability. Key milestone deadlines include a due date for engagement by 15th July 2025. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 1st September 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in special-purpose road passenger transport services. Companies with experience in managing transport logistics for individuals with special needs are well-positioned to compete, owing to the complex requirements of the pupil cohort involved. Participating businesses can enhance their portfolio by demonstrating capability in handling bespoke transport solutions, thereby opening doors to long-term contracts with local government entities. Engaging in this procurement process offers the potential to establish a foothold in public sector transport services, aligning with the strategic needs and flexibility expected by Slough Borough Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Home To School (Specialised Transport Service) Market Engagement Questionnaire

Notice Description

The service in scope relates to the provision of home to school transport for a cohort of 55 SEND pupils with varying and often highly complex needs. Please log in to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home and find full details using reference SBC - 038523

Planning Information

This engagement will help determine the level of interest and capability within the provider market and inform future service delivery decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037459-2025
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
SME
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
4 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sbcprocurement@slough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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