--- title: "Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24fdef15-4fe9-44b7-9604-bfb782d07b85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24fdef15-4fe9-44b7-9604-bfb782d07b85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24fdef15-4fe9-44b7-9604-bfb782d07b85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24fdef15-4fe9-44b7-9604-bfb782d07b85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2021-05-19" --- # Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24fdef15-4fe9-44b7-9604-bfb782d07b85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24fdef15-4fe9-44b7-9604-bfb782d07b85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24fdef15-4fe9-44b7-9604-bfb782d07b85.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing has recently awarded a contract for the "Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service", which aims to facilitate independent travel for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities. This service is classified under health and social work services, specifically focusing on special education services. The contract, valued at £450,000, commenced on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender process reaching its conclusion on 14th October 2019. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in delivering specialised educational and mobility services. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in providing training for independent travel, as well as support for young individuals transitioning into adulthood, would be especially well-suited to participate in similar upcoming tenders. The focus on measurable outcomes and efficiency means that providers capable of delivering high-quality services while maintaining value for money are likely to find favour with the contracting authority. ## Notice London Borough of Ealing has awarded a contract for an Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service, that will offer children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities a safe way of travelling independently, that will build their self-esteem, confidence and support young people with their transition into adulthood. Efficiency, positive measurable outcomes, and meeting set targets for travel training of children and adults are very important to the local authority, and to families and carers. The new provider will work with children and adults to support them using all forms of public transport and where appropriate walking routes to/from school, colleges, work or training placements, and leisure activities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dd3693-dd60-4c3b-9314-f548a143919b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | 19 Jun 2019 | | Award date | 30 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £450,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | EALING | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 May 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dd3693-dd60-4c3b-9314-f548a143919b - 5 Sep 2019 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bbfced-d85c-436b-9326-09bc952df33a - 19 Mar 2019 at 15:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56b7741-f12a-4238-9603-91ea6b55a37c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dd3693-dd60-4c3b-9314-f548a143919b 19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bbfced-d85c-436b-9326-09bc952df33a 5th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56b7741-f12a-4238-9603-91ea6b55a37c 19th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7208d6b9-574a-e911-80f3-005056b64545 Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed9b94ef-94d0-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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