Planning

Procurement of external Passenger Assistants for children and adults for the London Borough of Barnet

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet is initiating a procurement process for external Passenger Assistants aimed at supporting children and adults, as part of its partnership with Barnet Education Learning Service (BELS). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The process is currently in the planning stage, marked by a preliminary market engagement notice, scheduled for completion by the 2nd of March, 2026. Key engagement activities on the 10th of September will be conducted via Teams. The contract, valued at £9.6 million, is scheduled to begin on the 1st of April, 2026, with potential provisions for renewal stretching to March 2034.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in specialised transport services, particularly those experienced in working with special needs passengers. Companies that emphasise high-quality standards and comprehensive training programs are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement targets businesses capable of managing diverse passenger requirements, including catering for vulnerable persons and individuals with mobility difficulties. Engaging in this procurement process can offer growth prospects for companies looking to expand their reach within a strategic partnership framework established by sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of external Passenger Assistants for children and adults for the London Borough of Barnet

Notice Description

Barnet Education Learning Service (BELS) to commence the pre market engagement exercise for the potential procurement of external Passenger Assistants for children and adults on behalf of the London Borough of Barnet , in accordance with the strategic partnership contract between the Council and BELS. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971029466

Planning Information

Wednesday 10th September via Teams - Please email David.Bickell@Barnet.gov.uk The market engagement will cover the following plus a Q&A Our Services Value of Business Type of Passengers Responsibilities of all parties Compulsory Training Compliance Quality Standards Training Timeline Some of our significant needs of our passengers are listed below: Special Needs Vulnerable Communicational difficulties Anxious Mobility/physical difficulties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05818f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046145-2025
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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
David Bickell
Contact Email
david.bickell@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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