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title: "Further Competition for SEN Transport Using the DPS"
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# Further Competition for SEN Transport Using the DPS

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33cf4114-6e5e-4c97-8328-6fc8776d82cd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Further Competition for SEN Transport Using the DPS" was conducted by Liverpool City Council, focusing on taxi services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This process, which initiated on 1st September 2017 and concluded on 20th July 2021, was executed through a tender stage. The total contract value was £16,000,000, with the tender period ending on 3rd August 2017. The procurement method employed was classified as "Other," specific to this sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the transport services industry, particularly for businesses specialising in SEN (Special Educational Needs) transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations that can deliver reliable and accessible taxi services in the North West are well-positioned to participate in similar competitive processes in the future. The involvement of various suppliers, including local SMEs and larger firms, indicates a diverse market eager for tenders that cater to community needs.

## Notice

SEN Transport Further Competitions covering the majority of our requirements for the next four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55e993d-ea49-481b-aab8-e1950d0a1483 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 20 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ARGYLE SATELLITE; BRITANNIA RADIO CARS LTD TA SAINTS CARS; CANDA; CHADWICK TRAVEL; COMPUTER CAB (LIVERPOOL; J BRADLEY T/A ALPHA CARS HALEWOOD; J.MAGUIRE TRAVEL; KNOTTY ASH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; KNOWSLEY TRAVEL; LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT; MERSEYCARE TRANSPORT SERVICES; RADIOCARS LIVERPOOL; RIMMERS TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL SERVICES; RYAN'S TRANSPORT; SEAFORTH RADIO CARS; SPEKE GARSTON MINIBUS AGENCY; TRAVEL; YORKSPEED NORTH WEST LTD T/A CITY KABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55e993d-ea49-481b-aab8-e1950d0a1483

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55e993d-ea49-481b-aab8-e1950d0a1483
  19th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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