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title: "WP3279l SEN Whole School Transport Mini Competition Sep 2024 - AWARD"
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# WP3279l SEN Whole School Transport Mini Competition Sep 2024 - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-321a6e95-573e-45cd-8c4a-929bf75e0192

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## Summary

Walsall Council e-Tendering has completed the procurement process for the "WP3279l SEN Whole School Transport Mini Competition Sep 2024 - AWARD" contract, targeting the provision of home-to-school passenger transport services for children with special educational needs. This service falls under the road transport services industry category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles, buses, and coaches with drivers. The contract will begin on 2nd September 2024 and end on 31st August 2028, encompassing various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method used was "Other - ", and the tender process concluded with the award update published on 20th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Specifically, transport companies with experience in providing specialised services for children with special educational needs will be well-suited to compete. Although the procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, there remains potential for companies with robust logistics and operational capabilities to secure long-term business growth through a partnership with Walsall Council. The awarded supplier, Starlight Taxis Limited, provides an example of the type of business that can successfully compete for such contracts.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a Whole School Contract for the Provision of Home to School Passenger Transport Services for children with special educational needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5557e81f-8542-4022-a6bf-4ba5d0d33f8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARLIGHT TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 08:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5557e81f-8542-4022-a6bf-4ba5d0d33f8b
- 20 Mar 2025 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5557e81f-8542-4022-a6bf-4ba5d0d33f8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5557e81f-8542-4022-a6bf-4ba5d0d33f8b
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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