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

Notice Information

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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

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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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067524-2026
17th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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