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Passenger Transport Services (SEND, Children's Social Care, Adults with Learning Disabilities

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 08:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Passenger Transport Services (SEND, Children's Social Care, Adults with Learning Disabilities)." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is focused on delivering special-purpose road passenger transport and related services in the UKH31 region of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted as a concession under the legal framework set by UKPGA 2023/54. A preliminary market engagement meeting is scheduled to take place virtually on 24th July 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30. The project aims to appoint qualified providers by the start date of 1st January 2027, with a contract period extending to 31st December 2034, potentially renewable until 2036.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers in the transport and social care sectors, particularly those equipped to offer taxi, non-scheduled passenger transport, and vehicle hire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender suitable given the eligibility requirements. Businesses able to deliver safe, reliable, and flexible transport solutions in a highly regulated environment will have an advantage, particularly those experienced with similar statutory duties under the Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989. Engaging in this tender can foster business growth by securing long-term contracts in a public authority setting, enhancing reputation and market standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services (SEND, Children's Social Care, Adults with Learning Disabilities

Notice Description

Southend On Sea City Council (SSC) and Vecteo Limited are seeking to appoint suitably qualified provider(s) to deliver safe, reliable, flexible, and high-quality passenger transport services. SCC and Vecteo Limited has a duty under the Children Act 1989 (amended in 2004) (including all associated Regulations and Guidance) and the Care Standards Act 2000 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. SCC and Vecteo Limited provides transport services for all multi-passenger services for Home to School transport and other journeys. SCC and Vecteo Limited requires additional resources to support services for single passenger journeys throughout Essex. The Provider shall operate in a highly regulated safeguarding environment, delivering services aligned with statutory duties under the Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989.

Planning Information

The meeting will be held on Teams on the 24 July 2026 (10:30 - 11:30)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067524-2026
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)

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jul 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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